as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to fail to catch; to let slip; to miss
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
every one (of them); (one and) all; without exception; to a man; to the last person
perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to bow; to worship; to receive; to see
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
in a body; concentrated force; combined efforts
house across the street; neighbor across the street
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
memories; recollections; reminiscence
hitting a ball (with a bat, golf club, etc.); batting; stroke
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
to pass on (a message, thoughts, etc.); to convey; to inform (of a visitor, phone call, etc.); to announce (a visitor); to act as an agent (between a manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. and retailers); to act as an intermediary
at once; immediately; right now
departure; leaving; starting; standing
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
(complaining about) this and that; one thing or another
(finger) ring; metal thimble; (arch.) ring used to constrict a finger to make it small and beautiful
low birth; humble origin; lowly; base; vulgar
to pour (sake); to serve; to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with; to intuit
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
(staring) piercingly; (looking) hard
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly