to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
real nuisance; becoming inconvenienced by someone else's problems (through no fault of one's own)
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
to talk to oneself; to mutter
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
this and that; one thing or another
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
although I say; although one might say; although called
with a friendly grin; smilingly
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
logical connection; chain of reasoning; coherence; blood vessel
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair