middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis); jade (gem); beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers
to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
neighbour to the left (person, building, etc.)
through a wall; on the other side of a wall
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
competing; competition; auction
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to be entwined; to be involved
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
occupation; calling; livelihood
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
to run about trying to escape
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
alone; unaided; away from home
shady; underhanded; questionable
even if not; even without
to drag along; to take (a suspect to the police); to drag (someone) away
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
partition; division; separation; segmenting; splitting
damp; moist (negative nuance)
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle