processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
to write down; to note down; to mention; to describe; to inscribe; to mark
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
nonetheless; nevertheless; but; (and) yet
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
over-the-knee socks; overknee socks
exposed skin between top of knee-high socks and hemline of skirt
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light
to approach; to draw near
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
rather than; more ... than ...
sunny spot; exposure to the sun
such ... as; or some such
to be silent; to say nothing
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
distinction; favoritism; favouritism; discrimination
one digit; one column; the "ones" column
to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to make a mistake (in); to do incorrectly; to mistake (one thing with another); to confuse
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to smile (at); to grin (at)
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
older sister; lass; young lady
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
to place (in relation to the whole); to rank; to position; to locate
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
don't you think?; indicates question
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister
blood and iron; military might