to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
being on the ropes; losing ground
nod; inclination of the head
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
lying face down; upside down; prone
complete set; all; everything
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
normally; ordinarily; by anyone's standards; by normal standards; without any issues; without any difficulty
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind
smallish; on the small side
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)