faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
to relax one's efforts; to let up; to let one's guard down
antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
article; thing; object; property; real estate
granted that; even if; even though
treatment (of a person); dealing with
information; news; report; reward; retribution
to hide; to conceal oneself
to relax; to feel at home
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
vacant house; unoccupied house
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
person who has rendered distinguished service
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
to suit the convenience of; to accommodate
old-timer; veteran; senior; old stump; old roots
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
able; capable; competent; able person; person of ability
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
good looks; pretty woman; good-looking woman
to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
breasts; boobies; tits; breast milk
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded