a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to disappear into; to slip into; to be lost in; to be mixed up with
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
maintenance; preservation; improvement
performance (e.g. music, dance, pantomime, etc.)
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
to control; to take the lead in; to have under one's thumb
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
arrangement; pact; agreement
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
ladle; dipper; wild chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris); cow parsley; keck
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
eating quickly; speed-eating
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
baked sweet goods (e.g. Danish pastry, melon bread); sweet pastry; sweet bread
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
(the) executive; administration; leadership
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution