to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
trembling (with fear, cold, etc.); shaking; chattering (of teeth); coming loose; wobbling
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
company president; manager; director
surname; family name; last name
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
hospitalization; hospitalisation
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
person concerned; interested party; related party
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor