to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
to become a (bad) habit; to get accustomed to
directly opposite; right in front
to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
to try to (do); to want to; to be about to (do, happen)
to stare back at; to look back at
nursemaid; nanny; babysitter; child-minding; babysitting
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
magic; Magic Marker; felt-tip pen; magic number
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
to hold one's nose; to pinch one's nose
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
private room; single (room); room for one; (toilet) stall
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
upper half of the body; upper body
to finger; to touch; to play with; to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
layering (clothing); wearing one garment over another
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
prediction; prophecy; prognostication
hook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye; snap fastener; press stud; hock (white wine)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
no match for; unbearable; unable; can't do
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
protuberance; projection; prominence; bump; boss; process
smooth; meticulous; painstaking; detailed