to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
having a crisp appearance; stiffly; tensely; smartly (e.g. dressed); neatly
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
grass used for thatching; sedge used for thatching
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
to feel relaxed; to be soothed
adhesive bandage; sticking plaster; band-aid
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
strange; unfamiliar; unknown; unfamiliarity; strangeness; stranger
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
to be kind to; to treat kindly
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
while; during (the time when)
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
while; even though; despite
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?