to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
childbirth; (giving) birth; delivery; production (of goods)
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
striking; remarkable; considerable
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
to palm off; to force a sale
swindler; fraudster; trickster; con man
chief; main; principal; important
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
trembling with fear; filled with trepidation
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
suspension bridge; rope bridge
close; intimate; on good terms
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
congestion (e.g. traffic); delay; stagnation
one by one; one each; one at a time
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
liquid crystal television
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
Franckenstein; Frankenstein
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old stand-by
Franken (Germany); Vranken
in its entirety; whole; wholly