to pause; to have a short intermission
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
to take for granted; to assume; to pretend (to be); to pose (as); to go through with (what one decided to do); to persist in doing
clever; shrewd; crafty; cunning; pretentious; impertinent
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
to throw away; to abandon
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
pre-war days; before the war
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
acid reflux; bile reflux; pyrosis; gloating; gratification; satisfaction
calm; composed; leisurely
to walk; to move forward; to make progress
head; lead; vanguard; first
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
gate (for entry, boarding, etc.); gate; logic element
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
act of barbarity; barbarism; brutality; savagery
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
to be able to manage somehow or another
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try