then; and (then); in that case; if so
quickly; swiftly; expeditiously; long ago; already
at a loss for words; stumped for words
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
brown; light brown; tawny
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
drip; fall drop-by-drop; suddenly (of drops of water)
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
fireball; ball of fire; will-o'-the-wisp; jack-o'-lantern
ground; earth's surface; land; lot; plot
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to divert (e.g. one's mind); to distract; to relieve (boredom, sorrow, etc.); to conceal (e.g. one's grief with a smile); to hide; to shift (the conversation)
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
(spoken) line (in a play, film, comic, etc.); one's lines; comment; remark; stock phrase; set phrase
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
my goodness!; good lord!; holy cow!
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
little finger; pinky; fourth (occ. fifth) finger; little toe
pluralizing suffix; or so; rough indicator of direction, location, amount, etc.; nominalizing suffix
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
pinky swear (i.e. linking little fingers to confirm a promise); pinky promise
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
to run up to; to rush over
pulse; vein; chain (of mountains, etc.); hope; thread (of an argument)
talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
sender; consignor; remitter