to explain; to dispel doubts
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
topic of discussion; agenda
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
(only) one option; one possible choice
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
genuine article; real thing; real deal
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
in one's own way or style
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
confession; acknowledgement; acknowledgment
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
selection; choice; option