first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
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 pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
everything; anything; nothing
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
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
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
name; given name; first name
company name; corporate name
company; corporation; workplace
address (e.g. of house); residence; domicile
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
entry (in a form, register, diary, etc.); filling in; filling out
should; must; -able; probably; likely
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)