to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to wash one's feet
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
ignition; lighting; firing; setting off
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
currently nowhere to be seen; unknown where it went; disappeared into thin air
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
than; from; out of; except; but; more
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris
to gather up; to scrape up together; to rake
range; stove; cooker; microwave oven
ding (of a bell); bing; honk (i.e. sound of blowing one's nose); snort; heating in a microwave; cooking in a microwave
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
water heater; (domestic) boiler
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
staying up late; keeping late hours; sitting up late at night; nighthawk
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to pass (of time); to elapse
one scene (e.g. in a movie)
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like