to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
directly opposite; right in front
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
to dye; to colour; to color
fast-talking; rapid talking
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
the clouds look menacing; things don't look good
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
nominalizing suffix; pretending to ...; playing make-believe ...
imitative sound (in film, theatre, etc.); sound effect
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
had better ...; may as well ...
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
sphere; counter for balls
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
cleavage (between breasts)
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)