encroachment; erosion; corrosion
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
pale; pallid; bluish-white
to grow thickly; to be overgrown; to thrive; to grow in abundance
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
profitable; worn-out; crumbling
smooth words make smooth ways; it's not what you say, it's how you say it
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
convenient; handy; useful
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse); bonfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
very unlikely to ...; showing no signs of ...
to get late; to advance; to wear on
sleeping outdoors; sleeping out in the open air; camping
understood; I see; OK; present; here
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
to comb out; to brush; to untangle; to unravel
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
cooking; food preparation
machine parts; machinery; equipment
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)