thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
(a) dose; (a) puff; (a) smoke; lull; short rest
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
remainder; remnant; not very; not much; too much; excessively
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
consequence; outcome; result; blame
jokingly; in the form of a joke
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
interruption; suspension; break
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
becoming a pupil (of); becoming an apprentice
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
recoil; hesitation; flinching; shrinking back
person in the same line of business; people in the same trade; the trade; the profession
as (for); for; in the capacity of
at a moment's notice; readily
unapproachable; inaccessible; difficult to access
cowardice; timidity; bashfulness
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
field; plain; prairie; moor
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
bright white (esp. for snow and ice); brilliant white