assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
to let out a cry; to shout
future (usually near); prospects
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route
stomach ache; abdominal pain
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
stifled laugh; chuckling; snickering
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
opposite side; other side; other party
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
number; number plate; license plate
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to enquire; to inquire; to seek information
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
false name; alias; assumed name; pseudonym
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
just because; even if; even though
not necessarily so; is not always true
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
at least; at most; (even) just
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset