to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
banter; teasing; chaffing; merely asking the price; just looking at goods; window-shopping
wherein; therein; thereinto
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to appease; to suppress; to calm
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
competent; suitable; qualified
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
hot topic; talk of the town
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to chase; to run after; to pursue
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
sense of humor; sense of humour
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
to tower above the rest; to be by far the best; to be prominent; to be outstanding; to be a cut above
to like; to love; to be fond of
person who enlivens an atmosphere; person who lifts the mood of others; person who inspires a team; life of the party