explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to mistake someone for someone else; to misread; to misjudge
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
to rise up; to initiate (political) action
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
to be needed; to be wanted
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
with curious eyes; curiously
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
irresponsible; blithe; heedless; devil-may-care; sloppy; slipshod
to relax; to take it easy
trauma (usu. psychological)
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
to burn hotly; to burn redly; to lose one's temper; to get mad; to be upset
fluorescent lamp; fluorescent light; person who is slow to react; someone slow on the uptake
gap; lag; difference; discrepancy; shear (e.g. shear stress)
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
disturbance of mind; losing one's head; being upset; transition; changing; moving
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
vocabulary; lexicon; lexis; terminology
the reverse; other side; lining
(rubbing, twisting) hard; with a squeal; with a creak; (drinking) in one sweep
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
step-up; advance; progress; increase
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
blue (colour, color); sad; down (in the dumps)
to be prolonged; to drag on