once in a while; occasionally; at long intervals
every month; each month; monthly
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
several; a few; number; quantity; counting; calculation; number
mincing; cutting; rapping (a percussion instrument); beating; shredded tobacco; interval
here and there; little by little; sporadically; dots; spots
record; document; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); setting (a record); recording (a record high, etc.)
three times; thrice; third (interval)
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
for use by children; for children
(cash) register; checkout (counter); cashier
to go past; to pass; to pass by
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
to replace; to substitute; to switch; to move (something); to transfer
carving; engraving; chiselled features
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
to become fraught with emotion
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
horn; alarm; whistle; foghorn
two times; twice; two degrees
succession; continuation; series; sequence
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
to cut up; to split open; to rip to pieces; to tear to pieces
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to become pale; to turn pale
to come off; to slip down; to slip off
unsteadily (walking); waddling; staggeringly; totteringly
to crawl out; to creep out; to begin to crawl
great disaster; catastrophe; train wreck
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
(going out and) receiving (someone); (heading out and) meeting; picking up; welcoming
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
hired car with driver; chauffeur-driven vehicle for hire
back seat (of a car); rear seat
just one person; only one