to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
with stealthy steps; with noiseless footsteps; on tiptoe; stealthily
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
sender; consignor; remitter
to write down; to record; to register
selection; choice; option
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
sound of wind rustling through a crack; wheezing
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
to breathe while sleeping
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
genuine article; real thing; real deal
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
all night long; all through the night
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
just past noon; afternoon
outskirts (of a town); edge (of a town); just outside the city limits
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
shaking one's legs (usu. unconsciously); tapping one's foot; fidgeting (of the legs)
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience