to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
pride; dignity; self-respect
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
to fully understand and agree; to be convinced; to be fully satisfied (with an explanation)
defeating an argument; winning an argument; refutation; confutation
face; looks; vestiges; trace
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
now that; since; so long as; because
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
really; truly; indeed; good grief
training (animals); breaking (animals)
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
in this way; thus; such; uh...
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
and; thereupon; because of that
searching for someone; search for a missing person; searching for a (job) candidate; recruitment; scouting
time; hour; period; class
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
serious look (on one's face); straight face
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see