slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
the Trinity; three parts; three components; three factors
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to get twisted; to get crooked; to become twisted (of a mind, relationship, etc.); to become warped; to become troubled; to become complicated
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
piece; fragment; one (object)
three; three years of age
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
any more; any further; any better; any longer
doing whatever one pleases
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
arrears; late fee; delinquent account charge
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
than; from; out of; except; but; more
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping