actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
menial; meanness; servility; abject
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
commencing with; including
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
several sheets (flat objects)
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
millilitre; milliliter; mL
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
PET bottle (clear plastic beverage bottle)
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
rare; extraordinary; singular
poor person; pauper; the poor; the indigent
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
surprise; something unexpected
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
instead; but (on the other hand)
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
third day of the month; three days