to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
memory; sense; experience
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
not in one's right mind; insane
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
with a burble; hollow (sounding); holey; full of holes or dents; here and there; (sound of) walking slowly
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
to cajole; to deceive; to seduce
unaware; unmindful; unconscious; blind; apathetic
poor-quality; low-quality; shoddy; low-grade
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to start singing (of birds, etc.)
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
to turn a deaf ear to; to not listen to; to not get the message
locking on (to a target, esp. by radar)
meow; miaow; cat; kitty; pussy cat
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
pupil; student; schoolchild
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
library (usu. single-room); small library
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
to thrust away; to send flying
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
with a single flash of light; glitteringly; sparklingly; twinklingly
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to begin talking; to open up
here and there; in places
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength