instant; moment; for an instant
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
by myself; in person; by oneself
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
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
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; you can't solve a problem without making some sacrifice
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
society; the world; the times
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
to take over; to capture; to seize; to hijack (vehicle, account, etc.)
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
patterns of thinking; train of thought
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
sense of values; values; value system
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
simplicity; convenience; easiness; quasi-
person in charge; official; attendant
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
two persons; two people; pair; couple
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
basic tone; underlying tone; trend; keynote
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time