protracted war; war of attrition
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
sneak thief; petty thief; cat burglar
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
to stop crying; to cry oneself out
great difference; major mistake
to be believed to; to be expected to; to be feared to; to be poised to; to be considered to; to be likely to
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
rebuilding; reconstruction; rehabilitation; protoform reconstruction
to relapse; to reassert; to review
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
being familiar with; having a thorough knowledge of; being well-informed about
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
to taste; to try (food or drink)
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
increase; multiplication; propagation; proliferation
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
ancestor; forefather; foremother
to pluck (usually from a tree); to pick (e.g. apples)
setting off (on a trip); departure
now that you say that; now that you mention it
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to
to have time free; to have time to spare
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
having no idea; having no clue
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation