or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
to think deep down (that); to tell oneself (that); to secretly believe (that)
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
to curry favour; to butter up; to fawn over; to humour someone (humor); to put in a good mood (e.g. a baby)
to think; to use one's head; to exercise one's brains
to eat; to become eclipsed (of an astronomical object)
to speak ill of; to disparage
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to cut and divide; to cut up; to cut into pieces; to distinguish (e.g. facets of a problem); to isolate
only; merely; but; no more than
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
to put back in a good mood; to cheer up
maker; manufacturer; producer; producer (of a film, play, etc.)
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgement
the other day; a few days ago
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
that well-known ...; the one and only ...; that; those; the
conviction; belief; confidence
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
meddling (in); butting in; interference; poking one's nose into
liking; taste; fancy; wish; desire; choice
taking a straight look at something; looking someone in the eyes
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
to move along; to go alongside; to walk along; to follow; to run down (one's cheek, leg, etc.); to trickle down