almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
the way in which something came about; origin; structure; organization; the way something is constructed
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; witty remark; light joke; amusing talk
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
rampage; ruckus; bout of wild behavior
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
(pilot or driver's) seat; cockpit
journey; course; itinerary; stroke (of a piston); throw (of a switch)
serious; severe; grave; acute
to speak; to say; to vocalize
to laugh off (a rumor, worries, etc.); to laugh away
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
serious look (on one's face); straight face
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
heh-heh; hee-hee; ha ha; (arch.) female genitals; (arch.) vagina; (arch.) vulva
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time
embarrassed smile; embarrassed laugh; bashful smile
descent; fall; drop; passing down (of an order, decree, etc.)
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
landing; alighting; touch down
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
to look around; to survey
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
each house; every house; many houses
wooden; made of wood; wooden construction
shabby; unsightly; unkempt
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
dweller; inhabitant; resident; user (of a website)
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial