to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
foreign; abroad; overseas
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
restoration; repair; mending
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
attendance (at school); going to school
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
those (near the second person)
postponement; deferment; adjournment
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
very likely; very probable
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
mindset; outlook; view; way of looking at things; perspective
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
to get one's head around; to think about