to follow (a rule, precedent, etc.); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be proportionate to; to correspond to; to be equivalent to
(one's) best condition; top form
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
connection; linking; joining; coupling; attaching; junction
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
to think deep down (that); to tell oneself (that); to secretly believe (that)
to wind (of a road, river, etc.); to meander; to twist; to undulate; to surge; to swell
to push; to propel; to shove; to spur (someone); to stimulate; to impel
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
vividly; clearly; distinctly; acutely
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
grizzled; (hair) streaked with grey (gray)
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings; bend (in a road, river, etc.)
groan; moan; growl; roar; hum (of a machine, power lines, etc.); drone (e.g. of an engine)
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
misfortune; adverse fortune; hapless fate; checkered (life, career, etc.); varied; eventful
new residential area; new residential development
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
to get tired of (doing); to lose interest in
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
once a fool, always a fool; (lit.) idiots will only be cured when they die
magic; sorcery; witchcraft; magic tricks (with large-scale props)
demon-infested place; ominous place; mysterious, unfrequented area; den of iniquity
erratic; offbeat; wild; unconventional; extraordinary; weird
wooden building blocks; wooden bricks; playing with building blocks; piled timber; piling up wood
Children's Limbo; futile; unrewarding
starting afresh; going back to square one; abandoning (e.g. a plan); clearing an abacus
to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
eat shit!; fuck off!; fuck you!
to die by the roadside; to die a dog's death
to burn (with jealousy, desire, etc.)