to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
to get lost; to become lost; to go astray
speaker; narrator; speaker (of a language)
couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
please come (and visit us); please come (to our shop)
sorry; apologetic; remorseful
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to behave well (of a child)
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
to talk; to tell; to recite; to pledge; to conspire with
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
play; recreation; play (theatre); performance; staging; praying
tough; strong; stiff; tenacious
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
to run (up hill, stairs, etc.)
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
to perceive; to understand
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
eating with one's fingers; snitching food; snatched food; embezzlement; misappropriation; flirting
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
active; dynamic; behavioural
explosive blast (in construction, mining, etc.); blasting
to cause; to induce; to bring about a result or state; to produce
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
reconciliation; make peace with
memorial day; commemoration day; anniversary