to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
of little importance; trivial; worthless; valueless
tear gland; lacrimal gland
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
racing (of an engine); spinning one's wheels; running idle; fruitless effort; going nowhere; going round in circles
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
life-size; life-sized; true-to-life; faithful (depiction); realistic
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
in succession; one by one
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
too much; excessively; too
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
preface; introduction; preamble
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
the truth; fact; as it is; as you are; frank; bare plain
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
ill-natured; mean; nasty; sadistic; cruel; mean-spirited
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
maximum permissible level or dosage