cracking sound (e.g. cracking one's knuckles); crunching sound
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
detour; circumvention; turning movement
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
work; book; (a book) by; obvious; striking
to be conspicuous; to stand out
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
than; other than; except; but
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact
strength; power; proficiency; ability
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
place; situation; position; location
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
cooperation; collaboration
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
common people; ordinary people; masses
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break