to boil; to decoct; to infuse
to smile broadly; to grin widely
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
prohibition; inhibition; ban
something; some kind of; for some reason
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
at work; in the midst of work; working
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
surroundings; environs; circumference
perfect; complete; flawless
passing (an examination); making the grade
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
greatness is comparative; there is always someone better than you; there is always a bigger fish
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
a few seconds; several seconds
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
growth period; period of rapid growth
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
reaching; attaining; arrival
steady; sound; stable; safe (e.g. business); reliable; trustworthy
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
nice; likeable; desirable
real feeling; actual feeling; to actually feel; to have a real feeling (that ...); to experience personally
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
how; in what way; by what means
cause for headaches; pain in the neck; source of worry
to look into; to peep into; to peer into