casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
sick person; patient; invalid
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
to copy; to imitate; to counterfeit; to forge
to steal another's spouse; to steal another's lover
rubbing the wrong way (e.g. a cat); irritating
gasping for breath; puffing and panting; wheezing
eccentric; crank; oddball
several years standing; over several years
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
openly (unashamedly) in broad daylight
to carry around; to carry on one's person
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
bumping of heads; running into; coming across; encountering
impression given by a painting or image
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
anticipation; expectation; plan; preparation
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
frontage; width (of a building, plot of land, etc.); breadth (e.g. of one's knowledge); scope (e.g. of one's work); range
connection; link; relationship
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
free; unfettered; according to one's own whims; doing as one likes
wanderer; vagabond; capricious person; hobo
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
two people alike; two of a kind; kissing cousins; cut from the same cloth
free and uncontrolled; behaving with abandon; freewheeling
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
upper side (go, chess, othello board)
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part