to say in a round-about way (not to upset); to cushion the blow; (lit.) to wrap in wafer paper
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody
to rank next to; to come after
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
impression; strong belief; conviction
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
attack; assault; attempt; try
to bring back; to restore
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant
calvaria; area at top of head; parietal
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject (philosophical); protagonist
sobriety; soberness; sober face
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
being a good listener; good listener
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
to antagonize; to provoke antipathy
presence (impressive quality)
ingenuity; resourcefulness
three; three years of age
to fill in a hole; to plug a gap (money, personnel, etc.); to make up for a deficiency; to cover a deficit