to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
function; facility; faculty; feature
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
to be reminded of; to call to mind
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
evaluation criteria; evaluation standard
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
partly open; in half bloom
to shut one's mouth; to hold one's tongue; to keep silent
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
being too late; losing one's final chance
to set off an explosive; to start a fire under someone; to motivate someone with rough words
becoming dull; slowing down
reality; actuality; hard fact
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
to wipe off; to wipe out; to expunge
to need; to call for; to require
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
selection; choice; option
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
perfect; complete; flawless
virtually empty; quite empty; inadequately defended; defenseless; defenceless
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
impatience; uneasiness; irritation; fretfulness
opposite; reverse; contrary
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
aptitude; aptness; suitability
not necessarily so; is not always true
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning