hypocrite; dissembler; wolf in sheep's clothing; fox in a lamb's skin
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
back off!; leave me alone!
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
remnant; fragment; fraction; odd sum; halfway; half-hearted
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
nothing more ... than this; as ... as it could possibly be
fragile item; broken article
whereabout; about where; how much
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
mass-produced arrows; arrows for target practice
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
with a whoosh; quickly (moving); instantaneously
big and round (eyes, shaven head, etc.)
to touch; to finger; to play with; (arch.) to tease; (arch.) to make fun of
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
(with a) start; fright; alarm
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
bluff; false show of power; bold front
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
conquest; subjugation; overcoming
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law