to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
humming a tune; humming unconcernedly
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
incident; affair; happening; event
in order to be(come)...; since it amounts to...; since it is advantageous to...
acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to rush over; to run up to
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
white paper; flyleaf; blank paper; clean slate; lack of prior opinion, positions, etc.; scratch
to grant permission; to give permission
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
negotiable; further discussion needed
what time; (lit.) which hour
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
attribute; property; context; character class, type, fetish, etc.
sprinkling; dropping in small light bits