(one) before last; two before; two in front (e.g. rows)
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
depending on; dependent on
leading group (of runners in a marathon, etc.); leading pack
formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
one person; another name; nickname; alias
the other day; a few days ago
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
having said that; on the other hand
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish (of photographs)
pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
flickering; flashing on and off; glaringly (bright); painfully (bright); prickling (pain)
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
to shake one's head (in denial)
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
don't worry; no worries; never mind
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
to overdo; to do too much
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion