going through; going via; going by way of
tree trunk; bole; backbone; base; foundation
various places; several sources
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
doting (on one's children); (overly) fond; indulgent; adoring parent; doting parent
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
and so; therefore; for that reason
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (gazing, staring); intently
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
to (go and) do; to make (a blunder, mess, etc.); to perpetrate; to achieve; to accomplish; to pull off
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
to weigh on one's mind; to worry one; to be concerned about
to mount up; to pile up; to accumulate; to increase
claim; demand; charge; application; request; billing (for a service)
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
setting (someone) to work; employment; using; causative
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
to take care doing something; to be prudent; to take no chances; to play it safe
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
to stand still (for a while); to remain in one place; to stand alone (of a building, statue, tree, etc.); to stand quietly; to wander about; to loiter
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)
to join forces; to cooperate
big man; large man; tall man; giant
side of a geometric shape (e.g. triangle or rectangle)
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; noob; weak player
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
to be in danger of; to be liable to; to be at risk of
dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion