to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
to get (much) colder; to deepen (cold); to feel cold (of the body); to be chilled to the bones; to worsen (of relations, economic conditions, etc.)
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
great laughter; burst of laughter
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
neighbour to the right (person, building, etc.)
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
near; close; beside; third person
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
carrying on one's back (e.g. baby); piggybacking; (arch.) last; (arch.) end
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
breasts; boobies; tits; breast milk
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
to be silent; to say nothing
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
to be good (at); to go well; to look (taste, etc.) good; to hold one's liquor; to be able to hold one's drink
thin (paper, cloth, porcelain, etc.); of thin make; superficial (knowledge, critique, etc.); shallow; slight wound; slight cut
(short) jacket; blouson; ski jumper; jumping event athlete; jumper lead; jumper wire
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy