as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
transcendence; excellence; superiority
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
by myself; in person; by oneself
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
to thrust down; to push off
not caring; not giving a damn
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
just because; even if; even though
bent back; hunchback; stoop
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
charming; fascinating; attractive
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
independence; self-reliance
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
vomit; spew; puke; confessing
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
lantana (plant, flower); hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla); kabuki dance in which the dancer quickly changes his clothes seven times
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
to be needed; to be wanted