dilatorily; sluggishly; to take a lot of time; to become late; to take it easy
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
dismissal (of an employee); discharge; firing; layoff
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
end; close; conclusion; termination
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
reservation; putting on hold; deferment; withholding
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
muscular pain; myalgia; aching muscles; sore muscles
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to send; to dispatch; to see (someone) off; to escort; to bid farewell to (the departed); to say goodbye to; to spend (time)
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
nothing but; none other than
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
hospitalization; hospitalisation
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
if I had to say; if pressed (to answer); if I must choose; if I had to choose
to drop in; to go see (someone); to come to hang out
is that so?; I see; right; oh
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)