to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
healthy; sound; wholesome
to compete with; to vie for
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
carelessly; inattentively
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
at first; in the beginning; originally
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
leading; guiding; commanding
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
barking up the wrong tree; calling at the wrong house
faculty; professorate; group of professors
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
one's physical safety; personal security
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
outward appearance; apparent
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?