occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
that is to say; so that means
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
arrangement of food (on a dish); serving of (arranged) food
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to have an eye on; to zero in on
immediately; right away; on the spot
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
instant; moment; for an instant
to overdo; to do too much
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
one-by-one; separately; in detail
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)