suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
genuine article; real thing; real deal
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
to be manageable; to be able to handle
imagination; supposition; guess
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
maid; helper; help; assistance
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
Hephaestus (Greek god); Hephaistos
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
to become inverted; to become reversed
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
time for ...; time to ...; good opportunity to ...; season
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to be born (with); to be born (to be); to be destined
father; dad; husband; you; he
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)