gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
no!; no no!; no, not at all
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
price; cost; value; worth; value
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
opposite side; opposition
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
speech; expression; wording; language
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
part; part-timer; part-time (work)
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
raising a question; posing a problem; setting a hare running
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
way (of doing); manner; method; means
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
thoughtless; inconsiderate; tasteless; cruel
to say; to tell; to state; to do
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
arousal; excitation; awakening; evocation
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
competitive spirit; spirit of rivalry
charisma (i.e. attractiveness, charm); charisma (i.e. divinely conferred power or talent); charism; charismatic person; someone famous (usu. for their talent); celebrity
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)