to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
with a start; with a jump
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
faint; slight; vague; nebulous; indeterminate; tinge of ...
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
to throw at; to turn; to raise
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
imposition (i.e. of rules, of a decision); compulsion
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
prize for perfect attendance