to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
being startled; getting a shock
and then; and so; and; so then
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
downy hair; down; vellus hair; lanugo
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
feel; touch; impression (of a person); most impressive passage; highlight; beginning
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to slide into; to slip into
to speak; to say; to vocalize
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
pleasant feeling; pleasant sensation; pleasure
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
inside; interior; inner part
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
to gather; to collect; to assemble
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand