plain; unaffected; natural; unpretentious; frank; candid
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
step; stride; counter for steps
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
place; room; margin; scope
fluffy; lumpy (e.g. clothing); uneven; bulging (e.g. muscles)
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
bits and pieces; frizzily (as in perm)
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
uncertainty; insecurity; inconstancy; indefinite; undecided
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
carrion; decaying flesh; tainted meat
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) somebody down (esp. with sexual connotations)
to open wide (doors, windows, etc.); to fling open
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
to put one's strength into
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; (lit.) to be packed to the hilt
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
trembling (with fear, cold, etc.); shaking; chattering (of teeth); coming loose; wobbling