formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
to peel off; to come off; to flake off; to fade; to discolor; to discolour
parsimonious spirit; tendency to be frugal; inclination to scrimp and save; tendency to fuss over trivial things; worrier's disposition
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
farewell gift; parting gift; viaticum
to raise one's voice; to shout
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
to snatch (from someone); to tear (away); to steal
with religious zeal; with utmost devotion; take great care of
to hug; to clasp to one's breast
laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow
to peel off and fall; to flake away
now that; since; as long as; provided that
to continue to do; to persist in doing
as if nothing had happened
all (there is); as long as there is
to take advantage of; to impose on; to exploit; to enter (an item in a ledger); to make an entry (in an account book)
peaceful; quiet; uneventful
nervous temperament; worry habit; pessimistic nature; pessimism
to interrupt (with frivolous remarks, silly jokes, etc.); to butt in; to make teasing remarks
how dare ...; how could ...; surprisingly; unexpectedly
notes; comment; remark; annotation
to make good use of one's spare moments; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
order; system; the establishment; (ruling) regime; structural plan; body plan
yourself; himself; herself
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
wings of a stage; side stage; coulisse
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
thin or light silk; sheer silk; veil (mystery)
performance (of a play, opera, etc.); staging; presentation
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
to worry; to fret; to get anxious