naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
fearfully; timidly; cautiously; nervously
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
story; tale; talk; discussion
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
heel (of a shoe); heel (in pro wrestling); bad guy; player of villain roles
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
tight skirt; straight skirt
to see; to look; to watch; to try to
entrance fee; admission fee; admission; entrance charge; admission charge
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
opening (for that day's business; of a library, museum, cinema, etc.); opening (of a new library, museum, cinema, etc.)
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
how long; how far; how much
ago; since; before; previous
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
nice; likeable; desirable
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
head; lead; vanguard; first
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
ticket counter; ticket office; box office
to pay the bill; to settle an account
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter