gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
(not) altogether; (not) wholly
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
both hands; both arms; ten
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
salty; calculating; stingy; scowling; grimacing; hoarse
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
expression; presentation; representation; notation
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
neighbourhood; neighborhood
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
other than; excluding; without
available room (hotel); vacancy; room to let
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
conviction; belief; confidence
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
wearing thick clothes; dressing warmly
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
southern country; southern provinces; southern lands
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion