to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
mediation; good offices; influential person; person of influence; (arch.) eloquence; (arch.) eloquent person
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate; to stroke
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
having little left; having few remaining; running short; running low; scant
it is I who should say so
looking pale; looking unwell
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
kitchen; financial situation; finances
eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
smell; scent; aura; whiff; faint, mist-like pattern along the temper line of a Japanese sword
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
guard; security guard; security officer
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
belief; faith; conviction
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...