to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
sanity; consciousness; soberness
single word; a few words; brief comment
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
final; eventual; ultimate
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
cowardice; timidity; bashfulness
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
even though things may appear this way
mentally strong; strong-willed
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
vice versa; also the converse; reverse is true
closing time; lockup; curfew
another time; some other time
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
whispering into a person's ear
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
hegemony; leadership; initiative
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
expression; look; countenance; face
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
plotting (of maps); mapping; compilation