to keep (a person) waiting
equivalence; equal value; parity; (logical) equivalence
addition; adding; supplement
something; nothing (with neg. verb)
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
at least; at most; (even) just
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
comfort; consolation; diversion
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
odd; strange; queer; peculiar
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to rock; to shake; to swing
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
although I say; although one might say; although called
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
price; cost; value; worth; value
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
number of times; frequency; count
in comparison to; rather than
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
to be talked about behind one's back
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
eye; eyeball; (arch.) pupil and (dark) iris of the eye; (arch.) insight; (arch.) perceptivity; (arch.) look
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
frequency (of occurrence)
to increase; to add to; to augment
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)