to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
(not) even once; (not) ever
to continue; to keep up; to keep on; to continue ...; to keep on ...
to make a payment via bank deposit transfer; to discard another player's winning tile
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
untouched; unused; intact
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
ordinary; common; free of charge; free; unaffected; as is
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
don't you think?; indicates question
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
don't you think?; indicates question
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; hammy (acting); over-the-top; clumsy
serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
beginning; outset; first; onset
because of; owing to; due to
to be broken; to break; to break (down); to stop working; to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
fact; truth; reality; in fact; actually
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
to finish; to end; to have a result less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door