even though; despite; when
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
defensive perimeter; defence line; defense line; precaution; safeguard; safety measure
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
passing through without stopping; passing by
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
the public; the street (e.g. "word on the street"); street; district; location (e.g. of a battle); scene (e.g. of carnage)
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
to be at a loss for words
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
even if ...; even supposing that ...
one's share; one's portion
broke; poor; short; skint; having no money
writing off (a debt); cancellation; balancing the books; cancelling out (gains or losses); making even; making up (for)
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
an assortment; combination
to whine; to make feeble complaints
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
wintry; very cold-looking (e.g. landscape); bleak (e.g. room, street); desolate; empty (of furnishings)
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
limp; imbalance; unfavorable progress; unfavourable progress
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
producer (film, TV, etc.)
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
one more time; once more; once again
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
returning from school; going home from school
strongly; violently; quickly; suddenly
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning