as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
swallowing; understanding; apprehension
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to side with the winner; to ride (someone's) coattails; to get on the bandwagon
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
to carry around; to carry on one's person
alone; by oneself; on one's own
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
clever; intelligent; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; (arch.) good (with words)
to constrict one's chest; to wring one's heart; to wrench one's heart
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
eating between meals; snacking
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
near; close by; within reach; familiar
to throw into; to toss into
tousled; shaggy (hair); scraggly (beard); dishevelled; disheveled; unkempt
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
digestion (of food); digestion (of information); assimilation; consumption; absorption; (arch.) losing one's form and turning into something else
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
punctuation; pause; juncture; end; (place to) stop
seasoning; flavour; flavor
symmetry; balance; proportion; uniformity
safety; welfare; well-being
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down; to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
profitable plan; good plan
much less; to say nothing of