weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
gloomy; melancholy; pessimistic
beginning; outset; first; onset
to make merry; to be festive
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to say no more; to sink into silence
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to take off one's clothes; to undress
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
eve (esp. Christmas Eve); the night before
order; command; directions; instructions
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
lightly; easily; carelessly
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
level of comfort (of objects you sit on)
to weigh on a scale; to weigh up options; to compare pros and cons
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings