to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
to stand on ceremony; to stiffen up (the nerves); to be tense
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
again; once more; a second time
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
several; a few; number; quantity; counting; calculation; number
book; volume; this; present; main; head; real
shadow; shade; shading; nuance; shades of meaning; subtleties
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to get tired out; to be exhausted
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
to cut and divide; to cut up; to cut into pieces; to distinguish (e.g. facets of a problem); to isolate
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
dried-out; dry (e.g. hair); stale (bread)
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
doing whatever one pleases; selfishness; self-indulgence
(circular) tour; round trip; excursion
they; those guys; those fellows
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (someone's) side
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of