to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
although I say; although one might say; although called
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
cavity; tooth decay; decayed tooth; dental caries
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
to praise (to the skies); to sing the praises (of); to extol
proud; having a prominent nose
afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
sticky; syrupy; weakly (of a flame); gently (e.g. boil); dozing off; napping
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
recipe; prescription (medical); how-to guide (e.g. crafts)
to break by hand (e.g. a flower); to break off (a twig); to pluck (a flower, a bud); to make a young woman one's own thing
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
big leakage; uncontained leak
four times (as much); quadruple; fourfold
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
mumblingly; mutteringly; unintelligibly
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
special selection; special approval; special prize; highest honours
cheap lodging or flophouse, especially in a skid row area or slum
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
damp; moist (negative nuance)
opening ceremony (of the school term)