meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
younger brother and sister
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
simply; merely; only; solely
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to tell X from Y; to distinguish; to know (one thing) from (another)
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to become empty; to be emptied
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)