in a little bit; after a short while
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to get dark; to grow dark; to end (of a day, year, season, etc.); to come to an end; to be sunk in (e.g. despair); to be lost in (e.g. thought)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
too large (clothing); baggy; bulging; warping; parp; toot
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
external wound; (physical) trauma
to be relieved; to feel relieved
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
person concerned; interested party; related party
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
groan; moan; roar; howl; hum (e.g. motor); buzz (e.g. bee, wire in wind)
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
if you think about it; come to think of it
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
to be boiled; to be cooked
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
with these words; while saying
to distribute; to apportion; to divide
full of ingredients; hearty; substantial
cracker; hard biscuit; hardtack
confections; sweets; candy; cake
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
strong-willed; strong of heart
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
story; tale; talk; discussion
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
match; game; bout; contest
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence