curve; turn; curveball; curve ball; (wine) cellar
independent (esp. in politics); non-partisan
unqualified; unlicensed; uncertified
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
inner citadel; core; center; centre
Swiss roll; jelly roll; roll cake
trainer (someone who works with sports athletes); sweatshirt
shamelessly; brazenly; coolly; fast flowing (of water)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
fifth day of the month; five days
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy; depressing
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
unsociable; retiring; solitude-loving
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
minus; negative (quantity); deficit; disadvantage; drawback; negative (ion, pole, growth, image, effect, etc.)
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
charmless; lacking charm; not adorable; unendearing; not very nice at all
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
scar; spasm; twitch; cramp
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
security for a loan; collateral
license; permit; licence; certificate
drive; trip by car; to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; to drive (e.g. a car); to drive (innovation, change, etc.)
previous engagement; prior contract
female university student; female college student
to distort; to strain (interpretation); to force (meaning)
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
lolicon; sexual attraction to young girls; person attracted to young girls
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop
tie-dye; tie-dyeing; aperture (e.g. camera, iris of the eye); aperture stop; contraction; squeezing
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge