person of common sense; common sense man
resistance (e.g. to antibiotics); tolerance (e.g. drug tolerance)
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
to scatter around; to leave untidy; to make a mess
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
sense of values; values; value system
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
twice; again; second time
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
true character; real nature
god-like existence; person far higher (in hierarchy, etc.) than oneself
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to keep away; to keep at a distance
main cause; primary factor
wall of people; crowd of people lined up (e.g. spectators); throng of people
to be full of pride; to be boastful
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
refined; graceful; modest; cultivated; elegant; reserved
somehow; for some reason or other
explanation; interpretation
to fear; to doubt; to have misgivings about; to worry about; to be anxious about; to be apprehensive about
common sense; general knowledge; common knowledge
lack; absence; shortage; deficiency; privation
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
to be a match for; to rival; to be equal to
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
for your information; I'm telling you
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
almost; roughly; approximately
someone else's hands; someone else's possession; hand (worker); aide; labor; labour