to play a central role; to take a leading part
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
valuable article; valuables
middle-distance (races); intermediate-range (missile)
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
to get used to using; to get accustomed to using
unexpressed; unspoken; implied; implicit
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
slim; slender; slight; delicate
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
recreation; diversion; relaxation
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to become engrossed in; to become absorbed in; to become frayed and dishevelled (of hair, grass, etc.); to be fluffy
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
clever; bright; sharp; wise; intelligent; sagacious
messy; shabby; scruffy; dirty; squalid; sordid
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
for some reason or other; somehow or other; by some chance
inside one's heart; in one's mind
in this manner; in this way; like this
to push up (one's hair) with one's fingers; to comb up; to smooth back (a wisp of hair)
everyday life; daily life
robber; mugger; robbery; burglary
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
please (give me); please (do for me)
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
highest grade; finest quality; top class; superlative (degree)
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
double-edged (e.g. sword blade); double-beveled (e.g. kitchen knife); double-edged blade
addition; annexation; appendage