in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
explanation; interpretation
discrepancy; discord; disagreement; mismatch; dissonance
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
first meeting; first interview with
to put on airs; to assume importance
walking about town; stroll around town; walking the streets (e.g. for exercise)
dangling heavily; swaying to and fro; strolling; rambling; idly; lazily
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
to understand (each other); to comprehend
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
home area; home town; local
(someone else's) child; child; kid
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
discerning (quick) eye; keen insight
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
way of speaking; intimation
few decades; many decades; several decades
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to keep an eye on; to take care of
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
without; but if; otherwise; or else
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
to get; to obtain; to come by; to find
front part; frontage; facade; initial pledge (e.g. election); opening slogan
rebel; traitor; insurgent
sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered