important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
to take a breath; to take a short rest
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
make no progress; remain unsettled
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to take a lot of dealing with; to be a handful
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
identifiable; personalized
charming; fascinating; attractive
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
to look away; to avert one's eyes
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
mole; lentigo; beauty spot
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
please (give me); please (do for me)
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
to make a speech; to address
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
back; rear; background; behind the scenes