(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
oil; petroleum; kerosene; paraffin
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
descendant; progeny; offspring
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
leap; jump; stepping out into the wider world; becoming active on a wider stage; rapid progress; dramatic development
at first; in the beginning; originally
to rebuke; to scold; to tell off; to question persistently (in order to criticize or find fault with someone)
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
to breathe out; to exhale
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular