tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
by means of; due to; because of; according to
almost; roughly; approximately
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
to be worried; to be troubled
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
rather; better; instead; if anything
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
emotional wall; internal barrier
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
self-consciousness; self-awareness
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
I see; that's right; indeed
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
somehow; for some reason or other
number one; first; best; most; game; round
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed