to cut off (a relationship)
non-slip device (material, tread, etc.); non-skid; anti-slip; back-up option (esp. with regard to university admissions); back-up choice; insurance choice
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
for your information; I'm telling you
crude; rough; plain; humble; shabby
furnishings; implements; equipment
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
beginning; start; civilization; civilisation; enlightenment
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
dark history; dark past; something one wants to forget or pretend never happened
to hide; to conceal oneself
takes (e.g. of photographs); exposures
to be used to calling (someone by a certain name)
three sides; small offering stand
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
mediator; go-between; middleman
prejudice; bias; warped view; jealousy; inferiority complex
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
to listen to in an ecstasy
leader; authority; mainstay
recording medium; storage medium
to become completely chilled
settlement; conclusion; summary
source of information; intelligence source; message source
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
having a poor endgame; missing at the last turn
to proceed with things; to carry out; to do
leaking of a secret; leakage of a secret
crazy deed; unbelievable deed; the height of madness; act of sheer madness
(made of) stone; stone-built