to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
rail (track); (curtain) rail; track (for a sliding door); groundwork; spadework
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
gem; jewel; precious stone
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
school building; schoolhouse
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
instant; moment; for an instant
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to become an expert; to be master at
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
long ago; already; a long time ago