to let an opportunity slip
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
other side; opposite side; other party
bar; measure; short pause (in writing); petty principles; minor details
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
long ago; already; a long time ago
to get late; to advance; to wear on
opening fully; full throttle; full power
self-responsibility; on one's own responsibility; at one's own risk
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
bent back; hunchback; stoop
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to get excited; to be roused (to action); to get the itch (to do)
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
at least; at most; (even) just
to keep away; to keep at a distance
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old stand-by
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
self-consciousness; self-awareness
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
moderate; proper; just right
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month