standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
to cease; to stop; to be over
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
inattention; absent-mindedness
having said that; on the other hand
to be superfluous; to be in excess; to be more than enough
fingering an object (in killing time); amusing oneself; diversion; gambling
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
to keep one's feet on the ground; to be down to earth
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
pressure; clamping; tightening; fastening
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
leader of a delegation (body, party)
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
(undesirable but) inseparable relationship
to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute
starting (machine, engine, car, etc.); activation
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
quarrel; dispute; argument
way of speaking; intimation
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
for a while; for some time; for a period
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
schedule; program; programme; agenda
to defer; to postpone; to move down
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest