rare; uncommon; unusual; rare; lightly cooked
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
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
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
largest class; top category
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to install; to embed
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
to copy; to duplicate; to describe; to depict; to imitate; to model after
copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
change; conversion; transformation; transformation
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
to discuss; to talk together
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
(written) contract; agreement
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
to project; to show (on a screen); to portray; to depict; to reflect (the times, mood, etc.)
not yet known; unknown; strange
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
to squeeze; to wring out; to narrow down; to refine
chill; the shivers; shivering fit
to be a bad influence (on something); to corrupt; to poison
feigned tears; crocodile tears
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
how; in what way; by what means
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
to shut one's eyes; to close one's eyes; to turn a blind eye (to); to close one's eyes (to); to die