to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
stroke; caress; soft (object); dreamlike (object); tender (object)
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
division of work; sharing out the work; splitting into groups (e.g. to search for someone); separating into parties
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to read too much into things; to get wrong ideas by letting one's imagination run wild; to have a groundless suspicion
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
instant; moment; for an instant
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
pointing out; identification
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in a web browser)
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
5th day of the month; five days
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
paying by the hour (esp. for parking)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
nothing but; except; no more than
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward