before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
to replace; to substitute; to switch; to move (something); to transfer
true character; true heart; true spirit
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
to part left and right; to open out
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
within expectations; as expected; within the scope of hypothesis or assumption
also known as; also called
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
slightly heavy; a little heavy
button (clothing); push-button; button
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
pierced; drilled; perforated; hollow
to buy (stock, materials, etc.); to purchase; to lay in; to get; to obtain
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
eardrum; tympanic membrane
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
perfume blending; fragrance mixing
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
only; just; solely; prostitute attached to a single member of the post-WWII occupation forces
to start; to start up; to embark on; to get going; to commence
big fan (of something or someone); great fan
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
besides; in addition; also; moreover
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
final; eventual; ultimate
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
MVP (esp. in baseball); most valuable player