to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
ignominious defeat; crushing failure; utterly beaten; overwhelming defeat
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
surely; certainly; without doubt
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
to consider others' feelings; to sympathize with somebody's feelings
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
what's in one's heart; one's emotional state; what one feels
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
with these words; while saying
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
circumference; perimeter; work outside the office; outer tracks (in a loop or curve)
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
retreating figure; appearance from behind
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit