but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
impossible; unlikely; improbable
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features); decent; proper; correct
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
estimate (of costs); budget
and; thereupon; because of that
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
secret; private; surreptitious
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
negotiations; discussions; connection
guidance; leadership; leading the way
conference room; council room
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
very young; little; childish; immature
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind