point of tangency; point of contact; (electrical) contact; point of contact (between); connection
upper floor (of a high-rise building)
low-rise (architecture); low-level; low-class
direct connection; direct link
switching on and off (of a light); flashing; blinking; flickering
to pause; to have a short intermission
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
else; in addition; besides
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
convenient; handy; useful
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
to cry; to shed tears; to suffer (from); to be troubled (by); to accept (an unreasonable request, loss, etc.); to do reluctantly
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
traditional; from ancient times; formerly
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
the other day; a few days ago
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
occasion; time; circumstances; (in) case (of); when
operation (of a machine); running; driving (a vehicle); use (of capital, funds, etc.); management
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)