to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
one thin flat object; one sheet
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
to lie down; to throw oneself down
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to put one's hand on; to touch
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
mattress; mattress pad (under a futon)
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
master; Your lordship; My lord; husband
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
preference; priority; precedence
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances