dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to shed light; to cast light
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
chair; stool; post; office; position
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
depending on; dependent on
chit; sales slip; voucher
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
close; intimate; on good terms
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
to be coming; to be popular; to be fashionable; to be angry; to have blown one's lid
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to telephone; to make a phone call
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
conviction; belief; confidence
(telephone) call; (telephone) ring; shout; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call); call money
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
older sister; lass; young lady
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip
near; close; beside; third person
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
being used to ...; getting used to ...; being accustomed to; being conditioned to; be familiar with
to be perturbed; to be agitated
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
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
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
pretending not to know; pretending not to recognize someone (recognise); feigning ignorance; playing innocent
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
telephone receiver; telephone mouthpiece; making a telephone call; receiving a telephone call
to speak; to hear a voice
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)