somehow; without knowing (it); unconsciously; unthinkingly
free range breeding; pasturing; grazing; letting run free (dog, child, etc.)
return to base (of soldiers, military aircraft or ships)
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to well up; to burst; to arise
how can (one) do something
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
temporary truce; ceasefire
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
to trample down; to tread on; to ignore; to spurn
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
to check; to stop; to keep back
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
question of possession (e.g. of the Kuril Islands)
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
opening fully; full throttle; full power
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind