treating someone like a child
sideslip; skid; shifting to another post (at the same level); sideways move (at a company); sliding sideways down a slope (skiing)
to turn over (in one's sleep); to toss and turn (in bed); to change sides; to double-cross; to betray
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; unexpectedly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly
patience; forbearance; endurance; forgiveness; pardon
accidental death; casualty
to be attentive to small details; to be attentive to others (or others' concerns); to have one's mind turn groundlessly to something negative
tiled roof; tile-roofed house; tile maker; tile dealer; tile kiln
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
clicking; clopping; clacking
forced to use; forced into a position
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
garbage dump; scrap heap; rubbish dump; dump; dumpsite
unlawful dumping (e.g. of garbage)
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
night-soil bucket; honey bucket
manure; fertilizer; fertiliser; compost
in full force; in great numbers; in droves; large-scale project; grand plan
former convict; old offender; ex-convict; person with a criminal record
grayish white; greyish white
having an audience with someone of very high social standing (e.g. the emperor)
public interest; public benefit; public good
intent; intention; bad faith; mens rea (guilty mind)
accident (caused by negligence); error; blunder; fault; defect
to put up (a notice); to post
back street; back alley; off-street
dignified; majestic; stately; lordly; commanding
to insert; to put between; to tuck (e.g. fabric into a gap)
so what!; who gives a damn?
an issue being settled; a case being closed
fish market; fish dealer; fishmonger
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
to knead; to mix; to complicate; to turn into a mess