several people; some people; a few people; a number of people
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction; strife
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
wind power; force (level on the Beaufort wind speed scale)
insistence; (major) emphasis; stress
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
spell; charm; incantation; magic word
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
for a while; for some time; for a period
to concede one is entirely in the wrong (for the sake of argument)
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to put on airs; to assume importance
tightly; exactly; precisely; close-fitting (e.g. suit); firm (body); lean
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
difference; variation; difference
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
if so; in that case; in that situation
desktop; desk-top; tabletop; after-dinner speech
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
how long; how far; how much
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...