escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
to be helpful; to be useful
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
with a plunge (of something sharp into something soft); with a thrust; with a stab; sullenly; sulkily; glumly
use; utilization; utilisation; application
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
to be opposite; to face each other
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
keyboard instrument; clavier
private tutor; coach; governess
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
to be conspicuous; to stand out
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
review (of learned material); revision
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
part; part-timer; part-time (work)
difficult to ...; hard to ...