expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
with a momentary flash of light
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
still (continuing); as ever; further
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
pet dog; beloved dog; love of dogs; fondness for dogs
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
dull; dreary; dissatisfying; disappointing; unattractive; unappealing
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect
being placed one upon another; piling up; superimposition; superposition; excellent; splendid
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; wasted (chance, etc.); messed up; destroyed
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off