strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
no-good man; (male) loser
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
to catch and tie up; to apprehend; to entangle; to trap; to brush out (e.g. dust, fur, plaque); to extract
to bring back; to restore
ability; performance; efficiency
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
in the end; at the end of the day
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
sequel; later development
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
physical condition; state of health
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
to happen to have on hand or in stock
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
pessimism; disappointment
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
it is I who should say so
title; subject; problem (on a test); question; counter for questions (on a test)
bachelorhood; spinsterhood; celibacy; living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone
university student; college student
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into