to be all out (e.g. of people); to be all elsewhere; to be all in use (e.g. of cars); to be sold out; to have none left
to loiter (on the way); to waste time
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
to gain a reliable foundation and be in a safe condition; to rest easy; (lit.) to board a large ship
coughing; hacking cough; thundering; drumming
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
phosphorescent light; mysterious lights on the sea; sea fire
piece of meat; cut of meat
to escape death; to be saved from death
to bake; to plate; to print; to burn into one's memory; to sear into one's consciousness
flattery; cajolery; flirtation
aesthetic sense; sense of beauty; eye for the beautiful
in one's own way or style
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
bold; audacious; impudent; unashamed; unabashed
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
to escape; to make one's getaway; to manage to get away
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
several years standing; over several years
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
flat out (of); completely empty; out of money; penniless; broke
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
mat; canvas (boxing, wrestling)
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
to have one's heart stop beating; to be shocked; to be staggered
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
full of energy; full of liveliness; full of pep
keep up your strength; chin up!