to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
place for dancing; dance floor; landing (of a staircase); leveling off (e.g. in the economy); cooling off
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
close; intimate; on good terms
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
concealment (esp. of wrongdoings or criminals); sheltering; harboring
curiosity; inquisitiveness
straight; straightforward; direct; straight (wins, sets, etc.); straight (liquor); neat; entering university right after graduating high school
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
manner of using one's hands
legs and loins; lower body; foundations; underpinnings
to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
instead; but (on the other hand)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
lightly; easily; carelessly
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
just because; even if; even though
tacit approval; tacit permission; connivance; acquiescence; toleration; overlooking