getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
fresh in one's mind; fresh in one's memory
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
expression; presentation; representation; notation
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
to push (something) against
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
garbage can; rubbish bucket
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
selection; choice; option
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
large build; large pattern
to rock; to shake; to swing
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
calm; composed; leisurely
at first; initially; in the beginning
adhesive bandage; sticking plaster; band-aid
conclusion; end; settlement; balance; harmony; fitting (in)
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
distinction; differentiation; classification
personal history; curriculum vitae; resume