to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
rather than; more ... than ...
rather; better; instead; if anything
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting (a difficulty); overcoming; exceeding; passing
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
two blessings at once; flanked by two beautiful women
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to solicit; to demand; to extort
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
Mr; master; Ms; miss; (arch.) sir; (arch.) madam
legal; lawful; legitimate
to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by
proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...
to be silent; to say nothing
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!