eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to fall fast asleep; to be confined to one's bed; to be laid up
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
separate; special; another; separately
to give directions; to issue instructions
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
pushing forward (undaunted, bravely); working vigorously towards an aim; struggling on; striving towards
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
good humour (humor); good mood
to attempt; to test; to try out
chiffon cake; sponge cake
to be baked (food); to be printed (photos); to be fired (pottery)
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
body; physical system; (the) person
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to help each other; to cooperate
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
to become exaggerated (of rumours, etc.); to become embellished
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (e.g. light); convergence
feeling restless; feeling nervous; fidgety; distracted
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
much more; not to mention; not to speak of; to say nothing of; let alone
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again