to become decrepit; to be in one's dotage; to become dull; to lose one's astuteness; to lose one's touch; to become senile
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
himself; yourself; herself
peril; danger; hazard; distress
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
buying up; buying all of something; purchase on a no-returns basis; flat fee; lump-sum payment
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
800; eight hundred; multitude; large number
taking over another's debt; shouldering someone else's burden; subrogation
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
freely; frankly; without reserve
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
secret investigation; private enquiry; private inquiry; reconnaissance; scouting
new type; new style; new model; new strain (e.g. infectious disease)
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
low floor (platform, vehicle, etc.)
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
to miss (capturing); to fail to catch; to let slip
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
to make a fool of someone
haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)