to some extent; to a certain extent
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
to add (to); to add on; to append
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
knowing only too well; being fully aware of
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
very; very much; greatly; considerably; highly; exceedingly
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
sky; heaven; God; svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth); deva (divine being of Buddhism); top (of a book); sole (of a Japanese sandal)
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
to sleep together (e.g. man and a woman); to lie with each other
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
yikes; oops; eep; wow; aargh
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
I see; that's right; indeed
such; like that; that sort of
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to cross the line; to go too far
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
young girl; lass; adolescent female
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable