to comb down; to smooth down
loose (of clothing); baggy; flabby; saggy; sloshing; slopping
always; all the time; constantly; frequently; often
to slip down; to slide down; to glide down
to rub together (e.g. one's hands)
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
to neglect; to be negligent in; to be neglectful of; to improve (of an illness); to get better
appointing someone to a position of trust; entrusting someone with an important position; making much of
(large) house; residence; mansion
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
(a person's) appearance; looks
slack; slackening; sagginess; dullness; letdown; depression
idol (i.e. carving or painting of a deity)
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to change color (of leaves in autumn); to turn red; to ripen (and change color); to become sexually aware; to reach puberty
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
chirp; twitter; warble; whale tongue
with a smooch (kissing); with a light smacking sound
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
free and easy; open-hearted; relaxed; not fussy; frank
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
to notify; to advise; (arch.) to know; (arch.) to reign; (arch.) to govern (a country)
to head towards; to be inclined to go towards; to head for a place naturally
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world