as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
ball of a finger; finger cushion; pulp of the finger; pad of the finger
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
school hours; hours of teaching (instruction)
(home) tutor; private tutor; private teacher
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval; consent
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
transfer (of a call, patient, etc.); forwarding (a letter, email, etc.); redirection; transfer (of data); transmission
instant; moment; for an instant
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
registration; accession; register; entry; record; subscription
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that