to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
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to remain; to stay (somewhere)
any more; any further; any better; any longer
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of cost); freelance; one-size
fate; destiny; predestination
when it becomes; when it comes to
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
calling by name; designation; nomination
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via
to buy (of a government, public agency, etc. from a private citizen); to purchase; to buy up (all of something)
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to wither (esp. plants as winter draws near); to fade; to shrivel; to pass one's prime; to start deteriorating; to begin to decline
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
borderline between life and death; verge of death; deadline (boundary around a prison which prisoners were not allowed to cross)
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
private citizen; civilian
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
whim; vagary; capriciousness; eccentricity
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour