to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
substance; true form; main part; main unit; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.); noumenon
to scoop; to ladle out; to trip up (e.g. someone's legs)
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
suspicious-looking; fishy
to give up (something as hopeless); to throw in the towel
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
clear; precise; definite; distinct
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to step forward; to take a step forward
bored; having nothing to do; idle
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
it's been a long time; long time no see
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
texture; "grain" of a fabric or cloth; direction of the loom or weave in a roll of fabric
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; mercifully
transport; transportation; conveyance; carriage
rough; casual (clothing); rough; rough (sketch); draft
dad; daddy; papa; sugar daddy
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
(telephone) call; ring (of a telephone); shout; call; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call)
very much; exceedingly; extremely
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
surely; certainly; no doubt; must
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations