a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
supporter (e.g. of the arts); adherent; proponent
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; question mark
laughing in astonishment (at something silly or stupid); scoff
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
indiscreetly; thoughtlessly; carelessly; frivolously
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
to weigh on a scale; to weigh up options; to compare pros and cons
disadvantage; drawback; demerit; bad point; minus
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
unofficial report; confidential report
hard (e.g. penis); strong (e.g. beat of music); throbbing (e.g. headache); blaring (e.g. rock music)
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
vice versa; also the converse; reverse is true
positive (e.g. thinking); positive (photography); positive (electrical polarity)
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
aftercare; care for patients after discharge from hospital; after-sales service
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
to this extent; to this degree; this much
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
proposal; proposition; suggestion
charming; fascinating; attractive
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
latent disposition; inner feelings
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
running (for election); coming forward as a candidate; going on horseback; going in person; (arch.) letting out a horse; (arch.) taking out a horse
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
just (applies to set number of items, instances, etc.)
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case