to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
connivance; tacit consent; toleration; acquiescence
there's no smoke without fire
extra-sensory perception; ESP; psi; psychokinesis; PK
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
back street; back alley; off-street
to draw (the winning ticket); to apply; to compare; to put (oneself in someone's position)
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
stealthy steps; soft steps
indoor (court, pool, etc.)
sampling (e.g. in signal processing)
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
restless; fidgety; lively; busy
scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean
vitality; (one's) life force
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material
to get stuck in; to be mired in; to be addicted to
red-horned demon; red ogre
to shout (in anger); to yell
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
to re-cover; to reupholster; to repaper; to renew (e.g. a plaster)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper