giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
with a start; with a jump
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
consequence; outcome; result; blame
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
arm; skill; efforts; ability
long ago; already; a long time ago
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
long ago; a long time ago; already
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
personal feelings; self-interest
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
to turn towards; to point
way of talking; speaking style