to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
ancestor; forefather; foremother
prior engagement; previous appointment; prior agreement; previous promise; previous contract
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
being left out; being ostracized
denial; negation; negation; NOT operation
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
distinction; discrimination
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
fierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot; hard; bitter; keen
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
(time of) one's childhood; when one was a child
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
abandoned; out-of-use; obsolete; abolished; decommissioned
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
twilight; sunset; dusk; evening
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on