to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
third stage; three stages
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
stairs; stairway; staircase
remembrance; recollection; recognition
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
boy; son; baby boy; young man
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
in comparison to; rather than
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
don't you think?; indicates question
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
such ... as; or some such
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
though; notwithstanding; although
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)