whirlpool; maelstrom; vortex; spiral (shape, pattern)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
to be smeared; to be covered
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
somehow or other; for some reason or another
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
wife and children; (arch.) wife
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
these days; now; recently
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
unless one ...; if one does not ...
to be able to manage somehow or another
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
thank you very much; I'm sorry; excuse me
to put one's hand on; to touch
society; public; community; social studies
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
to chop off; to snip off; to cut off (e.g. a conversation); to fire (a person)
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes