to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
interview (e.g. for a job)
making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
quickly, in a bouncing way (e.g. for a bow)
to jump on (a horse); to jump onto (a bus, train, etc.); to jump into (a taxi)
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
both hands; both arms; ten
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
strength; power; proficiency; ability
energy; energy; strength; energy source; energy resource; food energy
filling (up); replenishing; filling in (a tooth); loading (a gun with ammunition, a camera with film, etc.); packing; plugging
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
to be replaced with new growth
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
smoothly; with a slipping or sliding motion
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
although I say; although one might say; although called
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
(smiling) goofily; with a loose, slack grin
to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account
charity; benevolence; philanthropy; (love for) humanity; fraternity; brotherhood
mystery; mysteriousness; secret
looking slender in clothing
change; alternation; rotation; replacement; substitution; shift
to draw back; to leave (e.g. the area); to withdraw
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
miser; cheapskate; skinflint
kind deed; (a) kindness; helping others; helping someone