to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
it's been a long time; long time no see
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
to give directions; to issue instructions
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
individual; separate; personal; case-by-case
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
even though; despite; when
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
preference; priority; precedence
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision