theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
to approach; to draw near
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
while; even though; despite
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
to get slightly dirty (all over)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
shopping; purchased goods
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
to invite in; to show someone in
electricity; (electric) light
to turn on; to switch on; to light up
feeling; sense; impression
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
cushion; cushion (to soften the blow); mitigation
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
else; in addition; besides
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
orderliness; put in order; tidying up; arranging neatly
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; one's time (to act); one's chance
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing