opening and shutting; opening and closing
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes; ruler and ruled
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
to shake; to sway; to rock; to become unstable; to become unsettled; to be shaken
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
thick; deep; kind; cordial; serious (of an illness); abundant
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to land (a fish); to catch; to reel in
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
vermilion (colour); cinnabar
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
correction; rectification; mending; repair
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to add up to; to advance (in price)
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
feigned ignorance; pretending not to know
both; both sides; both parties
indirect kiss (e.g. drinking from a cup someone has just used)
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
trash can; garbage can; rubbish bin; dustbin
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
form (as opposed to substance); format; form; formality; form; mode
throwaway; disposable; single-use
container; receptacle; vessel; packaging
to prosper; to flourish; to thrive; to become popular; to become widespread
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
easy to drink; easy to swallow; quaffable
moderate; proper; just right