a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
to force one's way through
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
soft and fair goes far; willows are weak, yet they bind other wood
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
considerably; greatly; a lot
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
to appear ...; to look like ...; to seem ...; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
to covet; to crave; to lust insatiably for; to indulge in; to devour greedily
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
to breathe out; to exhale
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
returning tit for tat; retaliating
quickly and skillfully; to the point; succinctly; concisely
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less