form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
item; article; clause; section; point
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)
to say in a round-about way (not to upset); to cushion the blow; to sugarcoat; (lit.) to wrap in wafer paper
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to hold a grudge; to hold something against someone
to follow; to come after; to come next (to); to rank next (to); to rank second (to)
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
impression; strong belief (of the judge); conviction
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
must; should; will (surely); be bound to; will (do); shall
attack; attack (on a difficult task); tackling; making an assault (on a summit); attack
to bring back; to restore
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant
top part of the head; crown; parietal region
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject
sobriety; soberness; sober face
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
being a good listener; good listener
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care