just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
consequence; outcome; result; blame
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
unforeseen; unexpected; sudden; accidental
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
triumphant pose assumed by an athlete
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
spare time; free time; leisure time
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
sensual love; love affair
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
patient; having a long fuse
papier mâché; something that looks good superficially
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
around the clock; day and night
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all