stabbing through; plunging into; sticking right into; sinking into (mud, water, etc.)
outside a car (train, bus, etc.)
to land (a fish); to catch; to reel in
carrying (on one's person); taking with one
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
to look old-fashioned; to be antique-looking
wide (esp. of clothing); broad
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
encroachment; invasion; erosion (e.g. of market share, rights); erosion; corrosion
members; member; constituent
business rival; professional jealousy
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
throng; gathering of people
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail
being scattered in all directions; being broken up and dispersed
rain intensity; passing shower; streaks of pouring rain
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
it's not like; it isn't as if
quick-tempered; having little patience; impatient
ascetic practices; ridding oneself of desires for food, clothing and shelter; religious medicancy; mendicant monk; sack; carry-all bag
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
examination paper; examination script; answer sheet; answer (to an exam question)
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
stealthy steps; soft steps
to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
acid; harsh (e.g. criticism); severe; LSD; lysergic acid diethylamide
destruction (esp. of evidence); spoliation; suppression; hiding; concealment
to catch one's attention; to catch one's ear; to be annoying to one's ear
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
saving (e.g. time, money, resources); economising; economizing