slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
acid; sourness; sour taste
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
single word; a few words; brief comment
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
moving about in confusion; going every which way; going this way and that
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
another thing; exception; special case
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
both hands; both arms; ten
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses
brat; greenhorn; novice; green youth; child
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
leaving open; leaving ajar; outspoken; frank
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
wearisome; insipid; dull; irksome; wretched; vain