thought; consideration; thinking
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
hook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye; snap fastener; press stud; hock (white wine)
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
to be steamed (properly, e.g. rice); to be stuffy; to grow musty; to get close
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to cut corners; to be shoddy
as if nothing had happened
to call again; to call someone back
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
how long; how much; to what extent
for example; for instance; e.g.
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
cohabitation (usu. of a romantically involved couple); living together
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)