to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)
listening device; bug; wiretap
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
scrap; (small) piece; unimportant (person); petty ...; humble ...
craving for the limelight
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
being present (at the same meeting, occasion, etc.); attendance (with); sitting with; same (seating) precedence; same rank
to praise extravagantly; to lionize; to lionise; to make much of
to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
frail; flimsy; insubstantial; insignificant; lacking gravitas
the front (of a battlefield); forefront
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to smear; to daub; to shift (the blame onto someone else)
seaside; seashore; coast; coastland
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
after a long time; for the first time in a while
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
circulation; rotation; cycle; loop
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (gazing, staring); intently
pluralizing suffix; nickname-forming suffix
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
three days and three nights
(hospital) nurse; registered nurse; RN
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; inquiry (about someone's health); letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; get-well letter
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify