after making the rounds; after having passed through many hands; after going through many places; eventually
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to look forward to something
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
of no interest; not interested
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
ultrahigh speed; ultrafast
loitering; hanging around; wandering around
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
to lay aside; to set aside
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
fishing; collecting shells; fisherman
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to sheathe; to govern; to manage; to control
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
harbour; harbor; landing place; wharf; anchorage
from the viewpoint of; according to
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
to project; to stick out; to stand out
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; question mark
sunlight; rays of the Sun
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
jungle gym; monkey bars; climbing frame
with a momentary flash of light
continually; continuously; incessantly; without interruption