the opposite direction; the other way
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse; to become impure (of a heart, society, etc.); to be corrupted
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
jumping to a wrong conclusion
parking area for bicycles
(person with) no sense of direction; poor sense of locality
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to become angry or sullen; to take offense; to be miffed; to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
long ago; already; a long time ago
(of a couple) fighting and splitting up
to be somewhat stylish; to be somewhat chic
front basket (e.g. on a bicycle)
(the) mainstream; main course (of a river); main stream
rattan; (rattan) cane (e.g. used in wicker furniture)
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
complete; whole; perfect; safe
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
(with a) slamming noise (door, telephone receiver); (with a) banging noise; (with a) clash (broken dish); (with a) clank; (with a) bang
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
two people using the same (vehicle) (often two on a bike)
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
to run away; to flee; to escape; to make a getaway; to skedaddle
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud