close to the wall; alongside the wall
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
depression; low spirits; luxuriant (of vegetation)
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
decline; downturn; drop; (mental) depression; low spirits
not give a damn; not care a bit
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
vagrancy; wandering; nomadism
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
three; three years of age
to provide; to arrange; to install
kitchen island; kitchen with a kitchen island
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on