to be prolonged; to drag on
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
leak (of secrets, information, etc.); disclosure; divulging; leak (of gas, liquid, etc.); leakage; escape (of gas)
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
absentmindedness; peace of mind
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
foothold; footing; position; standing; ground
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
breeding; multiplication; increase; propagation; reproduction
to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
freezing; turning into ice; freezing; locking up; freezing (in one's tracks); frieze (part of an entablature between the architrave and the cornice)
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
the very best; excellent; superb
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
power plant; power station
vast; huge; immense; malva nut (Sterculia lychnophora)
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
translation; version (e.g. "English version")
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
the real world; reality; the actual world
useless; vain; aimless; idle
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
unique; individual; original; unusual
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
full use; extensive use; complete utilization