in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to take off (another's clothes); to strip someone (of their clothes); to undress
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
offensive smell; bad smell; foul smell; stench
mixing; blending; adding; adulteration; contamination
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
definitely OK; definitely possible
to get late; to advance; to wear on
to turn upside down; to turn (face) downward
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); suddenly (appearing, coming out, etc.); distractedly; absentmindedly
to dye; to colour; to color
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
untrodden (region, field of study, etc.); unprecedented (discovery, achievement, etc.)
undisputed; entirely; perfect
unanimity; unanimous consent; unanimous agreement
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
named after; associated with; connected with
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
course correction; trajectory change; orbital adjustment
placement; fixed position; mapping out; location
wheedling child; spoiled child; pampered child; child who always demands attention
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
dignity; quality; grace; panache; level
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive
virgin (usu. female); maiden; virgin (e.g. forest); unspoiled by human activity; debut; maiden (e.g. voyage)
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
triumphant pose (assumed by an athlete, etc.)
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of