to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
restless; fidgety; lively; busy
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
whereabouts; address; place of temporary residence
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
riddled with holes; full of holes; full of flaws; full of loopholes; faulty
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
forced laugh; forced smile
to think out; to devise; to invent; to begin to think; to come up with a plan
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
if you think about it; come to think of it
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
to thrust before; to thrust at
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
unable to finish (on time, etc.); unbearable; intolerable; beyond endurance
with stealthy steps; with noiseless footsteps; on tiptoe; stealthily
stuffing; mounting; stuffed animal
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to pierce through; to break through
impossible; unlikely; improbable
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
to sniffle; to snuffle; to sob
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
sphere; counter for balls
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
to burst (open); to break; to split
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to chase; to run after; to pursue