to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
based on; built on; made from
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
don't you think?; indicates question
deviation value (usu. scaled to mean of 50, standard deviation of 10, and often used for academic grades); deviation; T-score; standard score
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
results; record; grades; marks
considerably; fairly; quite