slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
sharp-eyed; keen-eyed; easily awakened
to find; to discover; to come across; to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to pretend; to act (as if)
manly; masculine; like a man
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
for this very reason; that is exactly why
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
to sense; to perceive; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
on the contrary; rather; instead; all the more
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young woman; young (animal); offshoot
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
to become like a different person; to have a change in personality
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that)
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
you could say; you might say; verging on the
brilliance; luster; lustre; vividness; life
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)