such; this sort of; like this
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
beginning; outset; first; onset
memories; recollections; reminiscence
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
peeking; peeping (e.g. through a hole, narrow gap)
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
clatter; clank; rattling; capsule toy vending machine
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
to have heard somewhere; to sound familiar
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
not caring; not giving a damn
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
genuine; authentic; true; real
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity