thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
not in one's recollection; having no recollection (of); having no memory (of)
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
associate; junior; assistant; runner-up
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to cause to swell; to inflame
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
business district; shopping district; bustling street; shopping centre; shopping center; downtown
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
to talk; to chat; to chatter
had better ...; had better not ...
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
never mind!; don't worry about it
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to throw; to toss; to hit; to strike; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles)
door; gate; opening; title page
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out