considerably; fairly; quite
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
riddled with holes; full of holes; full of flaws; full of loopholes; faulty
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to smile (at); to grin (at)
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
sign of remorse; indication of regret
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
arrival (of post, news, correspondence, etc.); receiving (a phone call, email, etc.)
to spit out; to eject; to dump
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
regulation; adjustment; control
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
all manner of (verbal) abuse; all kinds of names; abusive language; torrent of abuse; stream of insults
resuscitation; regeneration; reformation; rehabilitation; playback; regeneration (sound, etc.)
brute; beast; monster; inhuman person; ungrateful person
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead
following blindly; following suit without reflection
udo (plant related to ginseng, used in medicine and cooking) (Aralia cordata)
losers (those who have 'failed' socially, economically, etc.)
lazy person; lazy fellow; slothful person
slow-witted person; dimwit; halfwit; faded, dull-colored eggplant
leading player; prima donna; box-office star; best item one has (to show); one's sole Sunday best; one's single area of expertise
fair; just and upright; open and honest; aboveboard; honourable
daring; fearless; audacious; bold; dauntless; daredevil
solving a problem swiftly and skillfully
being a match for a thousand; being a mighty warrior (combatant, player)
the charms of a uniquely beautiful woman; (lit.) (so beautiful that) the moon is abashed and flowers wilt
charms of a uniquely beautiful woman; (lit.) (so beautiful that) fish stay on the bottom of water and flying wild geese fall from the sky in shame
pupil excelling his master