nothing but; except; no more than
unevenness (of colour, paint, etc.); irregularity; unevenness (of quality, results, behaviour, etc.); inconsistency; fickleness; capriciousness
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
to speak; to say; to vocalize
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
older brother; elder brother
suspicion (of others); jealousy
not a moment to waste; there is no time to lose; cannot wait any longer
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; (arch.) deftly finishing up; (arch.) putting on the final touches
not caring; not giving a damn
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
fury; frenzy; madness; wildness
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
region; limits; stage; level
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
pushing through; bulldozing; doing something by force; arm twisting
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
kitchen knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
to tread down so as to harden (soil, snow, etc.)
to step firmly (on); to harden by treading
to lie deep in; to extend far back
shop; store; someone who sells (something) or works as (something); someone with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
to be sooty; to be stained
to call; to summon; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to buy
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; (sitting) straight
confusion; distraction; derangement
senility; dotage; decrepitude
to stay behind; to remain; to work overtime
virtue; benevolence; profit; benefit
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate