as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
ray of hope; glimmer of hope
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
as if it were about oneself
superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic
to become clear; to be made public
(the) mainstream; main course (of a river); main stream
drop (e.g. of water); drip
(aircraft) hangar; (coat) hanger; hunger
incompatible; (going together) like oil and water
unable to get along; unable to cooperate; unable to hit it off; not seeing eye to eye
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
artistic taste; aptitude for painting; ability to appreciate art; desire to paint
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
to delineate; to draw; to express; to imagine
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
six of one, half a dozen of the other; scant difference
had better ...; may as well ...
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
to paint (draw) a picture
to be thoughtful (of a gift, etc.); to be from the heart; to be made with loving care
reason; cause; history; origin
unnatural; artificial; false; forced (e.g. smile); empty (e.g. compliments)
yell (of encouragement); cheering (esp. for a school sports team)
migratory fish; straddling fish stocks
strawberry (esp. the garden strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa)
shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup); Italian ice; snow cone; sno-cone
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
upper lip; philtrum; under one's nose; mouth