as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
winner-takes-all (system)
having said that; on the other hand
to distribute; to hand out
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
one's share; one's portion
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
internal conflict; family quarrel; domestic trouble
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
taking into consideration; giving consideration (to)
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
simply; merely; only; solely
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
to sing; to chirp; to twitter
iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (one's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
corridor; hallway; passageway
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
to taste; to try (food or drink)
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
cover (e.g. for illegal activity); front; Dendropanax trifidus (species of flowering plant); straw raincoat that makes one invisible
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
by myself; in person; by oneself
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
remaining silent; keeping secret
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy