asleep (in bed); sick in bed
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
getting up early; early rising; early riser; early bird
to get used to; to become accustomed to; to be at home (on the stage)
novice; beginner; starting to run; running off; running away
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
cocky; affected; pretentious; fresh; pompous
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
buying futures; speculation
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
shortcoming; fault; flaw; imperfection
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken; cajoling; talking glibly
tactful; adroit; shrewd; clever; smart; affable
to have stiff shoulders; to feel ill at ease; to feel uncomfortable; serious; sober
to be affected by another's misfortune; to get caught up in trouble not of one's own making
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to wear (clothes) stylishly; to dress oneself stylishly
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
if you like; if you prefer; if it suits you; if it's fine with you; if you don't mind; if necessary
(please) look; see; (please) try to do
formal receipt (of payment; oft. hand-written)
prices of commodities; prices (in general); cost-of-living
quality (of a product or a service)
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
custom; practice; convention; precedent
main guest; guest of honor; guest of honour
back street; back alley; slums
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
skill; proficiency; dexterity; flattery
remodeling; remodelling; reconstruction; modding