(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
rather; better; instead; if anything
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to turn towards; to point
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
other than; excluding; without
each encampment; strong (wind); fierce; intermittent
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
don't you think?; indicates question
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
to put on airs; to assume importance
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
opposite; reverse; contrary
vocal sound; tone of voice
couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
future (usually near); prospects
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
with a start; with a jump
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper