to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to row a boat; to nod off; to doze off
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
long ago; already; a long time ago
that night; that evening; over the course of the evening
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick
soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
first time; first innings; initial attempt; first; initial
completely (beaten, defeated, etc.); thoroughly; utterly; black and blue; to a pulp