flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
before; previously; ahead; pardon me for leaving (before you)
huge person; enormous object
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
joint struggle; common (united) front
person who gets lonely easily; person who does not like to be alone; person who craves company
outbreak of an illness; onset of a condition; appearance of symptoms
to cause a person trouble
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
prickling; stinging; tingling
standing tall; towering; soaring
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
natural; inborn; innate; inherent; characteristic
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
exactly the same; identical; exact; perfect
still (continuing); as ever; further
finishing blow; coup de grâce
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated
10^12; 1,000,000,000,000; trillion; sign; omen; indication
(it was) not until; (it was) only when
middle period; medium-term
latter period; second half; late stage; third trimester; second semester
fluffy; lumpy (e.g. clothing); uneven; bulging (e.g. muscles)