indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
follower; attendant; valet; servant
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
man; male; masculine gender
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
to wait on someone hand and foot; to take personal care of someone
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
too; also; both A and B; A as well as B; even; as much as
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
advanced level; high grade; senior
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
straightforwardly; being outspoken
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
older sister; elder sister
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
really; truly; indeed; good grief
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious