the reason is ...; it is because ...
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
magazine; journal; periodical
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
by myself; in person; by oneself
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
clap (sound of wooden clappers); chop vigorously; slight movement (e.g. poke, small bird alighting); the end; originally end of a play, marked by clap of clappers; dot (esp. typographical)
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
to be squashed by; to be pinned under
to dwell (in); to exist (within); to stay (at); to stop (at); to be in the womb (of an unborn child); to be part of a constellation
to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to make a mistake (in); to do incorrectly; to mistake (one thing with another); to confuse
to project; to show (on a screen); to portray; to depict; to reflect (the times, mood, etc.)
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
don't you think?; indicates question
eccentric; queer; unconventional; peculiar; original
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
charming; fascinating; attractive
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
button (clothing); push-button; button
to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
pleasant feeling; good vibes
shortcut; taking a shortcut; (keyboard) shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women
beauty parlour; beauty parlor; beauty salon; hairdressing salon
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy