anyone can see that; it's obvious that
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
going on about oneself; talking about oneself
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
whatever the case; under any circumstances
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
dozens; scores of; decades
bow-wow; woof; wah-wah; bawling; clamouring; clamoring
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
no!; no no!; no, not at all
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to summon courage; to be brave
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
rustling; flapping; unkempt (hair, etc.); loose; dry; decisively
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
to dawdle; to waste time doing nothing in particular; to fret; to sulk; to rain on and off
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
though one didn't intend (expect) to
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
hiding one's embarrassment