(not so) much; (not) very
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that
to dye; to colour; to color
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds
to go ahead; to pull ahead
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
front; frontage; facade; main
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to turn towards; to point
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to be extremely embarrassed; to burn with shame
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
rebellious phase; rebellious age
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
heaven's punishment; divine punishment; well-deserved punishment; just punishment
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money