having no memory of (having done something); having nothing to do with; having no knowledge of; knowing nothing about
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
motherland; fatherland; native country
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement
dignity; majesty; sanctity
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to drink up; to drain (cup)
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
another helping; second helping; seconds; command to have dog place its second paw in one's hand
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
ancient times; distant past; antiquity
to concern; to be related
prohibition; inhibition; ban
item; something that one "just has to have"
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
to stop in the middle of a sentence
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
early on; earlier on; from early
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
tasting (food or drink) for poison; checking the taste (of a dish); seeing how something tastes
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
smell (esp. a good smell); fragrance; scent; aroma; perfume
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)