impossible to understand; impossible to decipher
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
writing; composition; essay; sentence
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
end (of a street, hallway, etc.)
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
skipping school or work without a good reason; playing truant; playing hooky
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
far beyond one's power; not at all equal; no match for
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to begin; to set about; to start
crude; rough; plain; humble; shabby
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
exemplification; illustrating by example
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience