not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
in a bad temper; cranky; crabby
whoosh (of water); hiss (of a cat, snake, etc.); sizzle
whoosh (of water); hiss (of a cat, snake, etc.); sizzle
continuous; continual; unceasing; incessant; without interruption
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
boy; son; baby boy; young man
actor; actress; player; performer
to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers
to drop in; to go see (someone); to come to hang out
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth, etc.); to pry into; to examine closely; to dredge up
feature (e.g. newspaper); special edition; report
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
to lose one's footing; to slip
fragment; scrap; piece; shred
to dig up; to expose; to disclose
taking a straight look at something; looking someone in the eyes
underhanded; unfair; makeshift; stopgap
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
no concern of mine; nothing to do with me
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
fearfully; nervously; timidly; gingerly
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
full of troubles, difficulties
clanging; empty; deserted
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. of a joke)
angrily; in a huff; in anger; plump; tender
to throw oneself (e.g. off a cliff, etc.)
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness