to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
on the occasion of; at the time of
to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or somebody else
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
wheedling child; spoiled child (spoilt); pampered child; child who always demands attention
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to cool something down (e.g. by adding water)
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
to be at a loss for words
even if; even though; however; no matter how
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
how can (one) do something
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
to be needed; to be wanted
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to become better; to improve
good (quality, condition, etc.); Good (grade); B
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell