than; from; out of; except; but; more
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to yearn for; to pine; to be deeply in love with
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
sweet (e.g. young girls, flowers blooming); touchingly lovely; cute; pitiful; pitiable
two persons; two people; pair; couple
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to hit the nail on the head; to guess exactly right
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
tone (of voice); manner of talking
adds force or indicates command
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
truancy; absence without leave
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
to be silent; to say nothing
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
personal history; curriculum vitae; resume
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
name; given name; first name
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
and yet; though; when; in spite of
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
alone; by oneself; on one's own
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just