what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to leave word; to leave a message
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
to throw oneself (e.g. off a cliff, etc.)
working without pay; free service; work for nothing
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
heat shimmer; heat haze; shimmering of hot air
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
superscription (on a letter, parcel, etc.); address; overwriting (data, file, etc.)
atmosphere; air; magnanimous; generous; large-hearted
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
perm (hairstyle); permanent wave
hair dyed brown; brown-dyed hair
pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
working adult; full-fledged member of society
to lie down; to throw oneself down
to fling; to toss; to throw; to abandon; to leave behind
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough
westering sun; setting sun; afternoon sun
to hit hard; to strike hard
to be sticky; to be stringy; to be glutinous
numb; insensitive (e.g. to pain); apathetic; insensitive; indifferent
splash; spray; chance blow; by-blow; getting dragged into (a quarrel, etc.)
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
smoothly; with a slipping or sliding motion
to become better; to improve
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast