adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
stifled (laughter); simmering
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
glasses; eyeglasses; judgment; judgement; four-eyes
to boost; to force up; to push up
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
to twist; to screw; to wrench; to sprain
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
finally; at last; in the end; ultimately
having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)