there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
scoundrel; rascal; villain
prison; jail; slammer; pen
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
settlement out of court; private settlement
pochette; pouch (usu. hung from the shoulder by a long cord)
eccentric; crank; weirdo; oddball
micro-mini; very short (esp. clothing); very small
(your) choice; preference; wish
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature; excellent swimmer; cucumber; cucumber sushi wrapped in nori
pet dog; non-sporting dog
greeting; a fine thing to say
overhasty; rash; premature
thirst for knowledge; intellectual thirst
adult; grown-up; person who has come of age; fully fledged; established; qualified
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
to obligate; to make compulsory; to require; to mandate
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
tedious; boring; being fed up with
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
video letter (message sent by video)
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
likely to do; liable to do; (quite) capable of doing; may (well) do; might do; could do
commercial (TV or radio advertisement); commercial
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
to be dispelled (of doubts, ill feeling, etc.); to disappear; to be put behind one; to burst (of a boil, abscess, etc.)
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing