to follow; to shadow; to hanker after; to hover around
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
related to; in relation to
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
therefore; thus; well, then ...; that's right; indeed; (arch.) ... on earth?
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
best; most (valuable player); top (quality); grade A; ace; finest
to be cleared of a charge
payment in advance; advance payment; prepayment
metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)
jumping sideways; flying sideways; running hurriedly (with one's body bent forward)
circuit (electric); cycle (e.g. Krebs cycle)
grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
memory-making; making memories
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
to hit the bull's-eye; to go as expected
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
approximate age; age range
to deal with a large number
vast; limitless; boundless
one's future; one's fate; one's way; one's path
to be fated to; be linked by fate
birth; giving birth; creating; bringing into the world
unwanted child; shunned child
reason; cause; history; origin
to spring at; to leap upon
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; unimportant person
thrusting (a spear, etc.)
tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability
concentrated fire; intense criticism