just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
empty air; sky; shunyata; emptiness; air force; fruitlessness; meaninglessness
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
to have a talk; to tell a story
to be extremely thorough, focusing on even the finest of details
selling on the market (in the marketplace, in stores, etc.); making something commercially available; commercial (e.g. software); over-the-counter; off-the-shelf
trivial; not amounting to much
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
opening credits; title sequence; theme song (played during the opening credits of a TV show, etc.); overprint
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
fee paid to performing artists, etc.; appearance fee
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
such; this sort of; like this
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
indirect kiss (e.g. drinking from a cup someone has just used)
recipe; prescription (medical); how-to guide (e.g. crafts)
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
to boil; to heat; to excite; (arch.) to melt (metal)