unexpected; unforeseen; strange
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
to grow angry; to display one's anger
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
purification; cleanup (e.g. of politics); purge
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
sharp parting remark; parting threat
foster father; adoptive father
to become slightly sweaty; to sweat a little; to become moist with sweat
Sirius (star in the constellation Canis Major); Alpha Canis Majoris; the Dog Star
undefeated; unbeatable; invincible
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
to make a foursome; to have the whole gang (crew, group) together; to have the full lineup (of players, performers, etc.)
to shake one's head (in denial)
progress; advance; making (good) progress
to appear all together; to be all present
completely beating someone up; being completely knocked down; thoroughly bashing someone
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
at; in; at; when; by; with
to rise; to get up; to stand up; to sit up
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
to covet; to crave; to indulge in; to do ceaselessly; to eat greedily; to devour
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with