(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
disabling; invalidation; nullification; vitiation
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
to become better; to improve
how long; how far; how much
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
unexpressed; unspoken; implied; implicit
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
to be worried; to be troubled
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; vacillating
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
guarantee of safety; ensuring safety
preference; priority; precedence
to set a deadline; to fix a time limit
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
thread; 0.0001; one ten-thousandth
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
to some extent; to a certain extent
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained