to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
to bury (e.g. in the ground); to fill up (e.g. audience fills a hall); to cause to be packed; to plug (a gap); to stop (a gap); to make up for (a loss, shortage, etc.); to make amends
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
inverted; upside down; reversed; back to front; wrong way round
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
transfer to a different hospital; hospital transfer
letter; missive; note; mail
(not) even once; (not) ever
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
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
softly; mildly; gently; politely
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
library (usu. single-room); small library
neighbourhood; neighborhood