to fall completely silent; to become still as death
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to be worried; to be troubled
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
close to; directly (e.g. staring); suddenly (e.g. stopping)
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
pace; rate; pitch (i.e. angle, space, field, sound, etc.); pitch (from distilling petroleum, tar, etc.); pitch (football, rugby); playing field
to come and go; to go back and forth
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
racketeer; thug; rogue; bully; fixer
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
to surround; to crowd around
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to give directions; to issue instructions
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
in accordance with; according to
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
last night; yesterday evening