to pause; to have a short intermission
built-in; fixed; attached
cover; mantle; shroud; hood
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
to enter; to trespass; to interfere; to meddle; to pry into
to aggravate; to make serious
rather; better; instead; if anything
from beginning to end; from start to finish; from first to last; end-to-end; all the way through
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
to be fated to; be linked by fate
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
(not) even once; (not) ever
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
in proportion to; according to; depending on
in good health; alive and well; going strong
being independent; standing on one's own; becoming independent
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
to chase; to run after; to pursue
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
memories; recollections; reminiscence
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
to boil strongly; to be excited
barrier; checkpoint; checking station
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
morning; forenoon; just before noon
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
sharp-eared; have sharp ears; picks things up fast
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy