purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
sit-up; abdominal muscles; abs
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
faint hopes; dim prospects; little hope; unlikely (to be successful)
shift; move; (work) shift; work schedule; gearshift; changing gears
part-time employer; place where one works part-time
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
to refuse; to decline; to deny
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
retreating figure; appearance from behind
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
indicate reason; infers some protest
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
crossly; angrily; strongly smelling; reeking
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
convenient; handy; useful
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
difference; variation; difference
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
leaving work; clocking out