to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
first arrival; first in race; suit of clothes
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
society; public; community; social studies
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
dealing with; coping with
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
the opposite sex; isomerism
motherland; fatherland; native country
costume; dress; attire; (arch.) interior decoration; (arch.) landscaping; (arch.) furnishing
care of (e.g. address on letter); c/o; encouragement; bringing around; stimulant; tonic
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence