snake; serpent; large snake
to writhe (in pain); to squirm; to wriggle
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable
in public; in company; in the presence of others
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
ordinary clothes (i.e. non-uniform); plain clothes; civilian clothes; plainclothes police officer
to have a talk; to tell a story
to keep an eye on; to keep a watchful eye on
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
with a thump; (hanging) straight down
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
to throw at; to turn; to raise
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
temporary sewing; basting
correction; rectification; mending; repair
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
unnecessary; unneeded; useless; having nothing to do; unoccupied; idle
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
person with a lot of free time on their hands; person of leisure; idler; loafer
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness