to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
to write a few lines (to); to drop someone a line; to write a note (to)
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
to see; to look; to watch; to try to
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
regret; repentance; remorse
reality; actuality; hard fact
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
(most) important; principal; pivotal; key; cardinal
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
breastplate; chest protector; bib
cave; cavern; den; grotto
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
identical; same; one and the same; fair; equal treatment; without discrimination
formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
(emotional) tension; anxiety; (highness of) spirits; (good) mood; tension; tensile strength
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
share; portion; quota; cut
as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie
to roll up; to hoist; to take away; to rip off (e.g. money from someone); to blow up (dust)
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh