study of foreign languages; linguistics
mud; muddy; covered in mud
to be reminded of; to call to mind
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
approximate (number); rough (calculation); sloppy (person); lackadaisical
individual; private person; personal; private
supporter (e.g. wrist supporter); athletic supporter; jockstrap; supporter (esp. of soccer); backer
warp; curvature; curve; arch
emphatic sentence-ending particle
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run
spot; dot; place; location; (airport) apron; spot advertisement; spot advertising
weak point; vulnerable point; Achilles' heel
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
every year; yearly; annually
prejudice; bias; distorted view
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
control; management (e.g. of a business)
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
depending on the circumstances; due to (with modifying verb)
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
warning signal; restricted speed signal
resistance (e.g. to antibiotics); tolerance (e.g. drug tolerance)
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
to become a little hungry; to become a bit peckish
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
accompanied by a man; accompanied by men
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
image change; changing one's image; makeover
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink