to shake off; to throw off
running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
to be dispelled (of doubts, ill feeling, etc.); to disappear; to be put behind one; to burst (of a boil, abscess, etc.)
to be exhausted; to be worn out
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
slamming on the brakes; braking suddenly
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
virgin consecrated to a deity; shrine maiden; (spiritualistic) medium
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with
to be crowded; to be packed; to be busy; to be piled up (of work); to be busy (with many things); to be packed (of one's schedule)
high praise; great admiration; with critical acclaim; to rave reviews; currently; presently
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
a long, long time ago; very long ago
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
role; duty; position; part
in perfect form; going swimmingly
all directions; every direction; all sides; all quarters; everywhere
to tower over the surroundings
the three character styles: square and semicursive and grass
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to neglect; to be negligent in; to be neglectful of; to improve (of an illness); to get better
to bring up under one's personal care
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
single horseman; wait for one tile to finish one's pair and one's hand; wait for half of one's pair with four melds completed
legendary beast; magical beast
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
cryptid (unidentified mysterious creature); mythical beast
patching (clothing); darning; cobbling together (other people's writings, thoughts, etc.); gathering
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
to slip through (a crowd); to weave through (e.g. traffic); to pass through; to get around; to elude (e.g. the law); to evade
absorption; suction; attraction
greedy; avaricious; covetous
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless