useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
oh; right; I see; OK; gotcha
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
order; rank; position (e.g. in a race); precedence
a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
technique; art; skill; move
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
practice; practising; training; study
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
prior engagement; previous appointment; prior agreement; previous promise; previous contract
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
to rub against; to chafe; to quarrel; to jostle (with)
branches and leaves; foliage; unimportant details; nonessentials; side issue
noisily (from many people talking); in a commotion; with a rustling sound (of leaves, branches, etc.); with a rippling sound (of the surface of a lake, etc.); feeling a chill; with a chill (up one's spine)
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
Island; insula; island; islet
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
military man; warrior; soldier
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
listen!; you see; mind you; remember