to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
massive failure; debacle; fiasco
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
first meeting; first interview with
worthless; shit; disparaging; demeaning
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
speaking without thinking; words spoken without much thought
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
smooth (skin, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
savage; barbarous; barbaric; uncivilized; uncivilised
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
high (e.g. ball in baseball); highish; on the expensive side; comparatively expensive; wait tile which produces a winning hand with a higher score
creamy (in flavor or texture)
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
to assemble; to set up; to construct
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
indicate reason; infers some protest
an eye for people; the ability to judge character
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
touching; moving; painful
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
unexpectedly; suddenly; abruptly
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of