from here; from this place
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding
forced march; (fig.) doing something on a very strict schedule
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
the same; the said; likewise
optimism; taking an optimistic view
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
bet; wager; stake; gamble
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
here and there; everywhere
just now; at this moment; at this point of time
rest; break; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
to set a watch; to post guards
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict
gradually; slowly but steadily
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
to burst (open); to break; to split
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
fall; drop; descent; coming down
alarm bell; fire bell; warning; wake-up call