several sheets (flat objects)
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
approximate (number); rough (calculation); sloppy (person); lackadaisical
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
thereupon; shortly thereafter
tool; implement; means; furniture
to ask for instructions; to ask for someone's opinion; to inquire of; to invoke an oracle; to consult an oracle
preparation; arrangements
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
problems caused by old people; harm to society by gerontocracy
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
thought; consideration; thinking
return; conclusion; reduction
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to overdo; to do too much
to spend a fortune; to pay a high price
wear; clothing; dress; ware; goods
rucksack; knapsack; backpack
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
the following week; the next week
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
tail (animal, kite, comet, etc.); tail end; slope at the foot of a mountain
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
to start with the looks; to get the trappings right as the first step; to start (at the wrong end) by focusing on the superficial
fishing; collecting shells; fisherman
by myself; in person; by oneself
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
having nothing except one's body; having empty pockets; being penniless
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
daily necessities; goods for everyday life
one's possessions; ownership
so; like this; in this way