to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
sleeping powder; sleeping drug; narcotic; anaesthetic; anesthetic
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
sleeping pill; sleep medication
lese majesty; lèse-majesté
to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
to rank next to; to come after
forcefulness of speech; influential voice
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
for today; for the time being
way; method; means; resource; course
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
enough is enough; no further!
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
measurement round the hips
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to be bulky; to be unwieldy; to grow voluminous
counter for suits of clothing; arriving at ...
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all