to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
declaration; proclamation; announcement
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
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
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
all present; all concerned; all of us
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
name; given name; first name
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
how; in what way; circumstances
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
worthless; shit; disparaging; demeaning
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
minimum; at the very least
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity
to jar; to creak; to grate
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
displeasure; ill humour; ill humor; pique
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion