tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
oh; right; I see; OK; gotcha
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
strenuous efforts; exerting oneself; stirring oneself up; splurge; spending extravagantly (on); treating oneself (to)
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
spirits; excitement; tension; tension (mental strain); anxiety
moderately; in moderation
to make merry; to be festive
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
to some extent; to a certain extent
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled (of an arrangement, conclusion, etc.)
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
permission; approval; authorization; license
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
everything; anything; nothing
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
proper; respectable; decent; honest
pointing out; identification
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
attack; assault; criticism; censure; cyber attack (e.g. DDoS)