unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
morning; forenoon; just before noon
to get out of bed; to show a leg
long ago; already; a long time ago
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
postbox; mailbox; post; position; post (e.g. goalpost); post- (e.g. post-Cold War)
part-time employer; place where one works part-time
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
to run through; to run past
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
to get cloudy; to cloud over; to cloud up; to fog up; to be gloomy; to be clouded (expression)
to begin to rain; to begin to snow
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
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.)
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to jump upon (a moving object)
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
with a clatter; with a rattle; empty; bare; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)