to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to put into words; to refer (to)
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
ridiculously expensive; stupidly expensive
copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
genuine article; real thing; real deal
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
to make a cynical remark (about); to make a sarcastic remark (about); to satirize; to mock
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
irritation; annoyance; frustration
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
because of; owing to; due to
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to soothe one's soul; to raise one's spirits
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
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.)
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
reason; cause; history; origin
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
unfairness; injustice; partiality