usage; way to use; utilization
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
the other day; a few days ago
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable
even though; despite; when
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
both hands; both arms; ten
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
damage to crops by vermin (esp. insects); pest damage
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
a few years ago; some years back
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful
not revealing (thoughts, feelings); not breathing a word
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession