to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
tattling; telling on (someone)
scenery; scene; landscape
to mix; to stir; to blend
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
to pay no heed to; to not care about; to take no notice of
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
just above; right overhead
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
middle of the night; dead of night
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
had better ...; had better not ...
although I say; although one might say; although called
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
by myself; in person; by oneself
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason