only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
consideration; taking into account
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
seasoning; flavour; flavor
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
since when; from when; how long
quizzical; puzzled; inquisitive; suspicious; doubtful
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
to be in a tizzy; to be in a frenzy; to have one's eyes light up; to have a different look in one's eyes
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
instant; moment; for an instant
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)