a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
a help; an aid; some assistance
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
to add (to); to add on; to append
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
something; nothing (with neg. verb)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
to row a boat; to nod off; to doze off
to get into the swing of (one's work); to hit one's stride; (for a fish or bird) to put on fat for the winter
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
to eat a mouthful; to take a bite
to use up all one's strength
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
until now; so far; up to the present
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
spine; backbone; spinal column
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
to crunch; to masticate; to simplify; to explain plainly
to loiter around; to wander about
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
leftovers; half-eaten food; leftover food
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
consequence; result; conclusion
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
many; numerous; various; large number of
copy; duplicate; facsimile; transcript
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
mediocre; ordinary; commonplace; banal