slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
study of foreign languages; linguistics
adaptation; accommodation; conforming; acclimatization; acclimatisation
cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps
one (of a pair); incomplete; imperfect; few; little; off-centre
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
to launch oneself upon; to make one's debut
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
bad feeling; feeling bad; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
by myself; in person; by oneself
to ask for trouble; to dig your own grave; to cut your own throat
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
abusive language; violent language; wild words
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
how; in what way; how about
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
goldfish (Carassius auratus)
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
speech; expression; wording; language
etc.; et cetera; and so on
particularly; only; in the case of