to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
notches; serration; indentation; notched; serrated; jagged
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to hinder; to hamper; to stifle
to get out of shape; to lose shape
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
field (for growing wheat, fruit, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
gem; jewel; precious stone
completion; perfection; accomplishment
to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer
change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
number one; first; best; most; game; round
than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
intermittently; bit by bit; little by little; in drops (e.g. of rain)
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; marijuana; cannabis; not genuine
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
(and) then; and; thereupon; in that case; then; so
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor