as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
such ... as; or some such
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
to be needed; to be wanted
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
overflowing; flood; inundation; oversupply; plethora
beforehand; in advance; previously
formation (e.g. of aircraft)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
site; point on a map; spot
every place; various places
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
being too late; losing one's final chance
too terrible to look at; unbearable to look at
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
society; public; community; social studies
how; in what way; in what manner
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
farmer; farming family; farmhouse