how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
order; sequence; procedure
to become inverted; to become reversed
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
joining surface; bonding plane; adherend
moisture; humidity; dampness
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
to re-cover; to reupholster; to repaper; to renew (e.g. a plaster)
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
to mix; to stir; to blend
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
how many years; how long; what year
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
deadpan face; expressionless white face; po-faced
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
land mine; topic that sets someone off; sensitive topic; something that seems fine at first but turns out to be very bad (e.g. product, business); booby trap
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
greeting; a fine thing to say
the same generation; coeval