to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
log; dace (Tribolodon hakonensis)
orca (Orcinus orca); killer whale; grampus
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
to advance on; to close in; to march on; to descend on (the enemy); to move towards; to surge forward (crowd, wave of nostalgia, wave, etc.)
richness; fullness; lushness; body (esp. of food, wine, etc.); depth; weight
romantic TV series; romance TV show
go on!; right!; here goes!
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
training; drill; practice; discipline
to bungle; to make things awkward
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
popular; folksy; plebeian; ordinary; unpretentious
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
accessible; approachable; easy to approach
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
equation; formula; method for solving a problem; set way of achieving a particular result
to be reminded of; to call to mind
tall figure; high stature
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
jump; jumping event (skiing, track and field); jumping (to another page after clicking a hyperlink); jump (in price); sudden rise
right side; right-hand side
lightly (floating); buoyantly; puffing (on a pipe, cigarette, etc.); tooting (a trumpet, horn, etc.); blowing (a flute, whistle)
lying face down; lying on one's face; placing upside down; placing face down
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
(right at the) side; just beside
flutter kick (swimming); the thrash
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)