to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
instead; but (on the other hand)
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
patting; stroking; caressing
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
to make out with; to make cozy with (cosy); to do at one's own discretion
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to lay the blame on
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
explanation; interpretation
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case; be that as it may
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
to follow another's example
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
loyal retainer; loyal subject
to serve; to work for; to attend
model; pattern; paragon; exemplar