hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
supporting role (actor); minor role
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
story; tale; talk; discussion
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
seasoning; flavour; flavor
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
depiction; description; portrayal
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
in succession; one after another
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
seven wonders (of a particular area); total mystery; enigma; conundrum
feeling; sense; impression
to be silent; to say nothing
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
reality; actuality; hard fact
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
beep; honk (car horn); buzz (buzzer); boo (wrong answer, like buzzer on quiz shows)
miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
memory; sense; experience