to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
direct connection; direct link
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
basis for decision; evidence for judging
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
thigh; buttocks; arse; ass
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
day by day; every day; by the day
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
thereupon; shortly thereafter
one by one; one each; one at a time
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
to turn up (hem, sleeves, etc.); to fold back (e.g. page); to turn back; to double back; to loopback (a signal, message, etc.)
inquisitive mind; spirit of inquiry; spirit of enquiry
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
along the river; riverside
upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
to tread down so as to harden (soil, snow, etc.)
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
to drift (to); to be washed ashore
encroachment; erosion; corrosion
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
many; numerous; various; large number of
to dig up; to unearth; to uncover
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate