(very) unusual; unconventional; eccentric; novel; original; striking
to be interested in; to take an interest in; to care about
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
mouthpiece; cigarette holder; cigarette filter (tip); fragrant garnish (for soup)
crisp (e.g. potato chip, fried fish, etc.); crunchy; grumpily; touchily; scratching; crunchies
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to enter; to come in; to join (a club, company, etc.); to enter (a university, the army, etc.); to be contained (in); to be included (in); to (be able to) fit (in a container, building, etc.)
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)
sound; noise; (musical) note; fame
to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
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to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
somewhere; in some respects; in some way
frivolous; flippant; superficial; flattery; (insincere) compliments
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; albite
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what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
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
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)
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
timidity; nervousness; being easily intimidated