softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
coincident with; while; simultaneously
blood congestion; -stasis
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
low tone; bass; low voice
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to shake; to sway; to waver
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek