to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
one or two; a couple; a few; first and second (place); the top two
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
reality; actuality; hard fact
age relationship; luck attending age
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
but; however; provided that
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
circulation (of money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (of air, water, etc.); ventilation; flow
flaw; defect; fault; (legal) fault; flaw
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
preliminary investigation; preliminary inquiry; preparation (for a class); going over one's lessons (in advance); studying ahead
definite decision; final decision
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
laundry; laundromat; launderette
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
charge; duty; person in charge; official; clerk
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
manners; etiquette; polite behaviour
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
to go together; to go in company (with); to go along (with)
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
parasol (esp. one carried in the hand); sunshade
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time