is it?; isn't it?; be; is
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
really; truly; indeed; good grief
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
to look away; to avert one's eyes
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
outfield; outfielder; outfield bleachers; third party; outsider
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
small fraction; small proportion
closely-guarded secret; top secret
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
the one before last; two generations, etc. previous
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
not worth mentioning (with neg. verb); nothing special
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
leader; authority; mainstay
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
common knowledge; well-known fact
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)