a little bit; a little while
to rebuke; to scold harshly
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
to demand gratitude; to do something for someone in order to create an obligation of gratitude from that person
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
shadow or cloud (e.g. on someone's happiness); shade; gloom
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
difference in elevation (between two points in a body of water); head; drop (e.g. of a waterfall); difference; gap
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyielding; to act formally; to act stiffly
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
frame; framework; outline
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
all living things; all God's creatures, great and small
when you really think about it; on reflection; in actual fact; once again (fashionable, popular, etc.); back (in style)
calamity; disaster; accident
to follow another's example
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
the last moment; the very end
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
to fall down (e.g. off a chair); to slip down (e.g. one's eyeglasses); to make a fool of oneself; to whoop it up; to be on the spree
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
to borrow; to have a loan; to hire; to rent; to buy on credit
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
to be excited; to be elated
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat