to speak ill of; to disparage
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
attack; offence; dominant partner of a homosexual relationship; a barrage of; a flood of
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
preliminary arrangements; spade work
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to be saucy (of children); to be impudent; to be cheeky; to be sassy; to be precocious
roundabout; indirect; circuitous; ignorant (of the world)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to look forward to something
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
to overdo; to do too much
giving two or three light tugs (or pushes); (arch.) worrying about; (arch.) moping; (arch.) suddenly angry; (arch.) feeling a surge of anger
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again
word ending; way of ending one's words; slip of the tongue; verbal mistake
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
basic policy; fundamental policy; fundamental plan of action
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with