unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
cushion to soften the blow; something that cushions the blow
verbal message; word (from someone)
to discuss; to talk together
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction; strife
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
obsession with cleanliness; fastidiousness
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
that; the matter in question
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
mental condition; state of mind; mentality
to disentangle; to untangle; to unravel; to relax; to soften; to relieve (e.g. stress, tension)
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
today and tomorrow; today or tomorrow; in a day or two; very soon
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
stabilization; stabilisation
nice; likeable; desirable
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
long-established; old-established; traditional
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to make a speech; to address
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to aggravate; to complicate; to make worse