not understanding; not knowing
to fold up; to fold into layers
true character; real nature
to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise; to tell apart; to differentiate
to go easy on somebody; to be easygoing; to be lenient
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
physiological; physical; visceral; instinctive; in one's guts
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
hibernation; winter sleep; torpor
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
to well up; to burst; to arise
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
puncture; flat tyre (tire); blowout; bursting; overflowing; being jammed (e.g. phone lines)
unfortunately; regrettably; sad to say
laboratory animal; experimental animal
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
to go on the defensive; to play it safe
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given
licking; lapping up; (eating up) quickly; gobbling up
master; Your lordship; My lord; husband
to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
copulation (among animals); mating; treading; covering; serving
to be traumatized; to be shocked
to make a fool of someone
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open