small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
paper scoop used in goldfish scooping
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to face on; to look out on to
inside a library, museum, cinema, etc.; on the premises
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
rascal; villain; scoundrel; ruffian; crook
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
to thrust down; to push off
ground; earth's surface; land; lot; plot
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
circulation; rotation; cycle; loop
fortitude; perseverance; stoicism; patience
fresh troops; fresh players; newcomer; new employee; new method; new way
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
extra-large; king-size; highest (priority, urgency, etc)
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to dodge (a question, blow, etc.)
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
very loud volume; megavolume
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
no concern of mine; nothing to do with me
basics; fundamentals; basis; basically; fundamentally
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
the bounds of reason; the limits of (common) sense
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
for example; for instance; e.g.