to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
ability; performance; efficiency
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
to deduct; to take away; to make allowances (for something); to bear (something) in mind; to ebb and flow
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
together; mutually; reciprocally; adds a nuance of solemnity or formality
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
greedy; avaricious; rapacious; insatiable
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
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)
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
else; in addition; besides
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
liking; taste; fancy; wish; desire; choice
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
to lead a life; to live a life
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
oops; that's enough (when pouring up alcohol, etc.)
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
training; drill; practice; discipline
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
continuous; without a break