adds vagueness and indirectness to the word or phrase it is used with
fragment; scrap; cut end; cut-off piece; chip; odds and ends
beginning of autumn; beginning of fall
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
good-quality; superior in quality
putting off (doing); postponement; delaying
(for) the time being; (for) the present; immediate; present; (for) some time (after); checking account
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
as stated; verbatim; literally
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
full view; plain sight; completely visible
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
penance; austerities; mortification; difficult work; strenuous task
the mere shadow of one's former self; the ruin of what one once was
with a crack (e.g. branches, knuckles)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
to be able (to do); to be capable (of doing)
to talk; to carry meaning
hidden reserves of strength; latent energy; potentiality; real strength
to become desperate; to give in to despair
automatic; intransitive verb
magic tool (in fiction); magical item
thorough; exhaustive; complete
to open (one's eyes) wide
to throw one's chest out; to hold one's head high
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation; rubbing salt into a wound
accepting an order; receiving an order; orders received; closed won
direction; trend; directionality; directivity; goal; aim
ordering (materials); placing an order; order
have a good day; take care; see you
iron plate; steel plate; sure thing; certain winner
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
difficult to approach; inaccessible