at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
cruelty; hard-heartedness
than; from; out of; except; but; more
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
difference; variation; difference
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
spine (of book); binding (of book)
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to snatch from; to steal from
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to stop talking; to be silent
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
results; record; grades; marks
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding