small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
ironically enough; as irony would have it; in a nice little twist
to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
to become better; to improve
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to grow thickly; to be overgrown; to thrive; to grow in abundance
vacant land; unoccupied ground; empty lot
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to do something by choice; to like; to be fond of
to gather up into one's arms; to lift; to carry
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
vehement objection; bitter opposition
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
describing; comparing; form; figure; personal appearance; one's face and figure
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever