in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
real thing; original; actual
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
superintendent; director; curator; chief librarian
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
to pour; to add (liquid); to put on (lipstick, etc.); to apply; to light (a fire); to burn
reflexively; reflectively; by reflex
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to lean (to one side); to incline; to be unbalanced (e.g. diet); to be unduly weighted towards; to be partial; to be biased
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to