standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
the same generation; coeval
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
manly; masculine; like a man
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
underpants; pants; briefs; trousers (esp. women's); jodhpurs; breeches
exposing fully; uncovering completely; being in full view; putting on display; not disguising
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
womanly; ladylike; feminine
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
to rub together; to reconcile (ideas, proposals, plans); to compare and adjust
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
stillness; quiet; peacefulness
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
deviation; inclination; offset; polarization; polarisation
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
look who's talking; you're one to talk; you can talk
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to unite; to join; to do together; to confuse with
because of; owing to; due to
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
to be possible (in terms of time, money, etc.); to be able (to do); to fit (schedule, budget)
random; by chance; haphazard; hit-or-miss; unplanned