to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
entrusting; charge; delegation; authorization
to know (a person); to think
to rub together (e.g. one's hands)
lump together; put all together
the clouds look menacing; things don't look good
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
based on; on the basis of
to begin; to set about; to start
all one's life; throughout one's life; as long as one lives
to be loyal to; to serve; to offer allegiance
extension and structural alteration of building
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
reading too much into (what ... says)
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
beautiful man and woman; handsome couple
fixed fitting (esp. window)
talk; conversation; dialogue
unauthorized; without permission; unapproved; lack of permission; absence of authorization
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
heating power; thermal power; firepower
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
making a fuss; Much Ado about Nothing (Shakespeare)
yearning; longing for; deep affection
to keep a watchful eye on
medical care; medical treatment