to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
impression of the teeth; tooth mold (mould); tooth mark; teeth marks
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
puppet; marionette; puppeteer; (arch.) prostitute
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
specialization; specialisation
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement