barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
to breathe while sleeping
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to beat fast (of a heart); to hammer
dry and rough; desiccated; rustling
to crack; to develop a crack
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
to turn over (in one's sleep); to toss and turn (in bed); to change sides; to double-cross; to betray
stepping back; drawing back
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
to cross the line; to go too far
nonchalant air; unruffled air
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
note (letter) left behind; will
letter (of alphabet); character; writing