basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
arm; skill; efforts; ability
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
(opening of) a wound; (mouth of a) wound; cut
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
disinfection; sterilization; sterilisation
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
nursemaid; nanny; babysitter; child-minding; babysitting
still; even now; to this day
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
beginning; outset; first; onset
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
the last moment; the very end
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath