to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
modesty; humility; being humble
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness
bare (naked) body; complexion (e.g. face)
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
to be uneasy; to be anxious; to fear
to frolic about; to mess around
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to have an eye on; to zero in on
assistant; helper; assistant (to a professor)
keeping a domestic animal beyond its useful life; keeping a person on the payroll without utilizing their skills
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
to have a rumor circulating
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
prevailing view; common opinion; commonly accepted theory
firmly rooted; deep-seated
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
handyman; utility man; odd-job man
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
uncalled-for remark; impertinent remark
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to forget to say; to forget to mention
completion; accomplishment; attainment of greatness or success
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
wild; in disarray; harum-scarum; hysteric
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
future (usually near); prospects
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment