sphere; globe; ball; sphere; counter for pitches
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
thawing; defrosting; decompression (of data); extraction; unpacking
in this way; along these lines; similarly
to overflow from something full
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
hesitantly; timidly; diffidently
curry in a pouch; retort-pouch curry
pack; packet; to pack; to package; (cosmetic) face pack; face mask
hazardous materials; dangerous goods; explosives; combustibles
to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
ticklish; embarrassed; awkward; ill at ease (esp. when receiving public praise)
whispered conversation; whispering
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
big leakage; uncontained leak
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
(school) recital; school concert; class presentation; presentation (for a new product, etc.); announcement event; launch event
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet