to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start of a season
buzzer; personal alarm (loud buzzer to attract attention in case of attack)
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
way of standing; dancer (in a Japanese dance performance)
slim; slender; slight; delicate
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
in the meanwhile; during the time
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
carbonic acid; carbonated water; baking soda; sodium carbonate
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
perfect; complete; flawless
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
scene; spectacle; sight; view
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
with no effort at all; easily
sentimental; mushy; sugary; saccharine; sickly-sweet
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
bumpy (e.g. of a rash); knobbly; pimply; easily cut
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still