incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
to laugh mockingly; to smile with contempt; to jeer; to sneer
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
insane; crazy; nuts; out of one's mind
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
knothole; peep-hole; bad eyes
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
disagreeable; unpleasant; nasty; detestable; sarcastic; snide
to discuss; to find fault with; to criticize; to criticise
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
crafty; vicious; unscrupulous; sharp
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
future (usually near); prospects
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
incident; affair; happening; event
to sum up; to summarize; to summarise
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
tone (of voice); manner of talking
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that