unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
prattle; broken language; halting language; baby talk; imperfect speech; smattering
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
amusement; fun; brief entertainment
bed and food; eating and sleeping
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over something; pondering
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
eighth day of the month; eight days
lovable; sweet; charming; pitiful; pathetic; touching
stationery shop; a stationer
regulation; adjustment; control
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
article specially made to order; made-to-measure (custom-made) article
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
precarious situation; precarious state
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
even more; still more; further
with a bang; with a crash; with a bump; suddenly (fall); sharply
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
to pick out (with the fingers); to pull out; to throw out (e.g. of a bar); to drag out; to chuck out
sterilised; sterilized; sterile; pasteurised; pasteurized; germ-free
laboratory dish; Petri dish
flabbily; softly; limply; easily (bend); effortlessly; flexibly
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist