to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to have a talk; to tell a story
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
close; intimate; on good terms
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
occasion; time; circumstances; (in) case (of); when
to set up shop; to open a store
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
to soothe one's soul; to raise one's spirits
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
expressing one's mind; speaking out
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
for example; for instance; e.g.
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; quality; inherent characteristic; property
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
emission; release; radiation; release (of goods, a player from a team, etc.)
promotion; acceleration; encouragement; facilitation; spurring on
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to fall ill; to suffer from (e.g. a disease); to have something wrong with (e.g. an inner organ); to be depressed; to feel down
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)