to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
full up; to have had enough of something (both good and bad nuance)
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
one too shy to actively join in the party; wallflower
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
party; set; gang; company; person
first and last (time, chance, etc.); (the) only
to establish an emotional bond with; to reach out to; to relate to
loveable; very likeable; like very much
to finish reading; to read through
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
unfaithfulness; infidelity; unchastity
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
to go on about (one's love affairs); to speak proudly of (one's spouse, girlfriend, etc.); to speak fondly of
graduation ceremony; commencement
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
method of bringing up; method of raising
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
relations; members of extended family
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
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)
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
provincial city; provincial town; suburban city; regional towns and cities
period of time; time slot; time zone
(newspaper) carrier; newspaper (delivery) boy (girl); new
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
same; similar; (just) like; equal
floor above; floor upstairs
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials