to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
with a clatter; with a fling (opening a door, window, etc.); bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); cheerfully
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
practical problem; practical matter
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
twentieth day of the month; twenty days
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
principle of laissez-faire
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
carefree; free from worry
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
law department; law school
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again