by any standard; (not) even as flattery
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
moisture; humidity; dampness
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
not worth (getting angry about, etc.)
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
canteen; flask; water bottle; thermos
to point (gun at); to hold under one's nose
to covet; to crave; to lust insatiably for; to indulge in; to devour greedily
to drain dry; to dry out; to scorch
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
in accordance with plans; just as planned
to do oneself; to do by oneself; to start work (on); to commence
imprisonment; incarceration
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
difficult to ...; hard to ...
unexpected result; upset; surprise
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
to discuss; to talk together