as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
recommendation; referral; endorsement
self-recommendation; self-nomination; putting oneself forward
recommendation (by others)
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
trust me and ...; just take my word for it and ...; (lit.) think that you have been tricked, and ...
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
snugly; cosily; compactly
ignoring; bypassing; doing something without consultation; going over someone's head
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
stirring; slight movement
... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...
to concede one is entirely in the wrong (for the sake of argument)
plural; multiple; plural (number)
near; close by; within reach; familiar
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
again; once more; a second time
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
omitting (reluctantly); leaving out; dropping; giving up (reluctantly); parting with; sharing
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
endless; boundless; innumerable; endless; never-ending; going on forever
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to two-time; to play it both ways; to sit on the fence
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
to do together; to put together; to lump together; to regard in the same light; to put in the same category; to arrange for (two people) to marry
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
beriberi; severe thiamine deficiency