to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
in proportion to; just as much as
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
to give; to do (something) for
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
instead; but (on the other hand)
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
give-and-take; give and take
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
rage; fury; exasperation; indignation
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
pride; dignity; self-worth