mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
not worth considering; out of the question
instead; but (on the other hand)
to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
common front; united front
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
at first; in the beginning; originally
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); (arch.) shrinking back in fear
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
briskly; energetically; livelily; efficiently; crisply; vigorously
about this time; about now
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to be proud; to be haughty; to be arrogant; to be conceited; to brag; to show off
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
reason; grounds; circumstances
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
unrestrained; unreserved; candid; frank
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
rolling (something) up by spinning it around; coiling
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
diagnosis; medical examination
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
they; those guys; those fellows
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease