to comb back; to stroke upward; to smooth up
to be unable to endure; to be unable to stand (something); to lose patience
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
level ground; horizon; field of view
slide (for projection); transparency; (microscope) slide; to slide; to slip; to shift (e.g. a group of items in a schedule)
to lie down; to throw oneself down
(move) slowly (e.g. walk); sluggishly; stolidly; ploddingly; heavily
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
with a twitch; with a jerk; with a flutter; with a dip; with a bob
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping)
something extra; something on top; and then some; icing on the cake
in steps of; in units of; calculated by
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to bring into solution; to lose (money; through gambling, etc.); to squander
play-biting (e.g. by pets); mouthing; nipping
to tie; to fix; to attach
sticky; thick (e.g. thickly plastered); icky; to stick closely
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
how many nights; some nights; several nights; a number of nights
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to be soluble (in); to be used up (of money or time); to be wasted
proportion; proportional representation section (of an election)
long hit; slugging; extra-base hit
(jumping) nimbly; light-footed; boing; used at sentence end to affect cuteness
memorial day; commemoration day; anniversary
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
to show one's affection; to express one's love
(this) small amount; (such a) paltry amount; only this much; slightest bit
to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious
to vent one's frustration; to relieve one's pent-up anger; to let off one's pent-up feelings; to let off steam
starting (a machine, engine, etc.); starting (a project, plan, etc.); beginning; initiation
total situation fully understood; understood; agreed
of all things (people, places, days, etc.)
coordinate; co-ordinate; matching (e.g. clothes, accessories, furniture, colours); coordinated outfit (clothes and accessories); ensemble; coordinates (items of clothing, furniture, etc. designed to be used together)