with a clatter; with a rattle; empty; bare; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
crossing; traversing; traversing horizontally; passing west to east (or east to west); cutting horizontally
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
metre; meter; meter; gauge
this year; this fiscal year; this school year
April; fourth month in the lunar calendar
skill; dexterity; proficiency
observation; survey; watching
if it is the case that ...
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
progress; advance; improvement; development
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
exhaled air; exhalation; expiration
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
excessive; too much; unreasonable
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. joke)
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
lovable; sweet; charming; pitiful; pathetic; touching
conduct; behavior; behaviour; being pregnant
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy