cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
to pause; to have a short intermission
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
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
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
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
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
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
to shake; to tremble; to sway; to be unsettled; to be unstable; to fluctuate
to satisfy oneself (by doing); to find relief (in doing)
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
emission; emanation; letting out (feelings); venting; divergence (of light); divergence
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
the three character styles: square and semicursive and grass
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)