relatively; comparatively
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
guard; sentinel; garrison
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
to be helpful; to be useful
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
never mind!; don't worry about it
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
to lie down; to throw oneself down
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
and; thereupon; because of that
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to chase; to run after; to pursue
even if; even though; however; no matter how
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
watchdog; chaperone; watcher
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
main question; real issue at hand
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge