to be possible to say; to be able to say; (arch.) said; (arch.) have said
single standard; single base; single-feature show
miserable; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; downhearted; dreary
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
self-assessment; self-evaluation; self-rating; self-esteem
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
to pass (of time); to elapse
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
lazybones; good-for-nothing; idler; slacker; loafer
main question; real issue at hand
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned; having nothing one can do about something; having no options
egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top
great fool; utter fool; complete idiot; absolute moron
military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
to spread; to be propagated
region; limits; stage; level
older sister; elder sister
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
cruel; brutal; savage; barbarous
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
to blossom; to flower; to bloom
to beat to death; to kill
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
other than; excluding; without