softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (of a cat)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; by the way
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
race; tribe; species; genus; stellar population (i.e. population I, II and III)
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
very young; little; childish; immature
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
unfortunately; regrettably
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
while; even though; despite
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
don't you think?; indicates question
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
thereupon; shortly thereafter
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound