to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
liking; taste; fancy; wish; desire; choice
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
just because; even if; even though
(inflectional) ending of a word; end of a sentence
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
the public; general public
before the gate; in front of the gate
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to be saved up (of money)
symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
now that you say that; now that you mention it
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
reaction; response; reaction
lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great
sympathy; compassion; pity
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
bitter cup; bitter experience; bitter defeat; ordeal
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
firmly; solidly; heartily
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
to go past; to pass; to pass by
close; intimate; on good terms
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
departed spirit; soul of the dead; ghost; apparition
to slip out (e.g. of a comment, remark, etc.); to utter unintentionally; to pour from one's lips (of words); to flow freely (of speech); to rush out of one's mouth
both sides (on the left and right); both neighbours
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)