to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
mild; mild-mannered; gentle
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
to give an impression; to make an impression
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to take advantage of one's carelessness; to perform a surprise attack
sit-up; abdominal muscles; abs
with a chuckle; with a giggle
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
emotional strength; force of will
to need; to demand; to take; to require
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
devastating; catastrophic; crushing
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)