dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
adds force or indicates command
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
consequence; outcome; result; blame
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to follow another's example
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
undisputed; entirely; perfect
just a minute; small quantity
with a start; with a jump
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling