to try and do something; to attempt to do something
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to approach; to draw near
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
selection; choice; option
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
unable to concentrate on (due to distractions, etc.)
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
heart; guts; nerve; central part
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
temperature; body temperature (human, animal)
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
like father, like son; (lit.) you can't fight blood
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
no, not like that (but like this)
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
dad; daddy; papa; pa; pop
(temporary) closure of school
to be surprised; to be astonished
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
several years; a few years
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
rather; better; instead; if anything
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed