to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
fast walking; semi-jogging
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line; to be equal to; to be on a par with
ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba); gingko; maidenhair tree
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds
to tease; to banter; to make fun of (someone)
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
that is to say; so that means
to carry around; to carry on one's person
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
that; the matter in question
to push away; to push aside; to shove
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
space (room, area, outer space)
oh my god; how; what the; incredible
to miss (doing); to fail (to do)
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
defensive perimeter; defence line; defense line; precaution; safeguard; safety measure
beforehand; in advance; previously