in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
effeminate; unmanly; cowardly; sissy
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
to become sullen; to sulk; to get angry; to peel (off); to come off
to be stubborn; to be obstinate; to be perverse; to not give in
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
no, not like that (but like this)
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
wrong; groundless; different; separate; unexpected; surprising
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
arrogant; haughty; insolent
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
sound of a flat surface repeatedly making contact with something; applying a seal or stamp again and again; pasting (paper) all over; daubing; smearing
reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
in turns; in series; in order; by rotation
looking pale; looking unwell
to stand up straight; to stick up (e.g. of hair); to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand (doing nothing); to stand around
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
firmly; flatly; definitely (wrong, different, etc.); absolutely; by far; far and away
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
to spit out; to eject; to dump
fall; drop; descent; coming down
left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
large drop (of rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (e.g. grape, cherry)
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show