busyness; a lot of things to do; frequent use; heavy use (of); many uses
(sense of) cleanliness; (sense of) freshness
to say no more; to sink into silence
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
though; notwithstanding; although
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
Thebae; Thebae (Greece); Thebai; Thebes
lately; recently; nowadays
full house; no vacancy; sold out; standing room only; full (of people); crowded
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
the touch of; feel of; texture
finger; hands and fingers; hands
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
while; even though; despite
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
hemoptysis; coughing up blood; lung hemorrhage (haemorrhage)
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
number two; mistress; concubine
cave; hollow; cavity; hollow
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)