dull; stupid; thickheaded; slow; sluggish
how others look at you; what others think about you
to do together; to put together; to lump together; to regard in the same light; to put in the same category; to arrange for (two people) to marry
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
in the future; another day; later
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; by the way
to have all the fun; to get the better part of the deal; to get the easy life
swallowing; understanding; comprehension; apprehension
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
miserable; pitiful; tragic; painstaking
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
saving a seat (e.g. by leaving something on it); holding a seat (for a friend, etc.); reserving a place
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
order; rank; position (e.g. in a race); precedence
consenting to; agreeing to; understanding; being convinced of; being satisfied
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to look unconcerned; to assume a composed look
to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
hesitation; wavering; faltering; balking; recoil; flinching
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
to choose (something) at one's discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
outcast; odd man out; pariah
usual; normal; long (of time); old; for a long time; for a while
to read the situation; to sense the mood; to read the room
convenient; handy; useful
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out