to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
to refuse; to decline; to deny
copier; copy machine; photocopier
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
to remain in memory (of sounds and words); to linger in one's ears
soft and fluffy (e.g. hair)
outward appearance; looks
similar but different; alike only in appearance; falsely similar; spurious; sham; pseudo-
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
to act up (machine); to go out of tune (instrument); to not work right; to be knocked off stride; to lose one's bearings; to lose one's presence of mind
helper; assistant; help; assistance
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
moving tale; impressive tale
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
to appear to regret (an outcome, etc.); to seem bitter
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb; produced at an unorthodox location
to choke; to have trouble breathing
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
freedom; free; open; unrestricted
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
to head home; to leave for home
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
to have a reason; to have an excuse
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
beyond that point; after that
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing