standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to go by the rules; to observe the regulations
not covered (by); not subject (to)
to be flabbergasted; to be dumbfounded
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
otherwise; if not; or else
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
grown man; grown woman; grown-up person; sensible person
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
death from disease; death from illness
hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
to sniff around; to snoop around; to nose about
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to weave together; to interweave; to intermingle
impassioned speech; fervent speech
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
mall; maul (in rugby); mole; Moor; molding
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
cart (esp. a food cart); stall; festival float; portable shrine dedicated to a god and shaped like a house; stage prop fashioned after a large building; framework (of a house, etc.)
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire