to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
the same as always; day after day
not knowing at all (that); without the slightest idea (that); completely unaware (that)
meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
to coil around; to twine around; to cling (to); to follow around; to hang around
exception; supernumerary; extra (e.g. performance, item, object, etc.); additional; outsize
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
risky; dangerous; insecure
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; environs; surrounding area; district
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to dart around (of one's eyes); to be shifty
quickly (e.g. pushing up one's glasses); with a light pull; with a sharp tug (e.g. at a sleeve)
with a boing; with a sproing; with a crack; with a pop; (hitting) with vigour; with a kick
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
(on the) point of going out; (at the) moment one is about to leave; just after leaving; while on the way
(feeling of) hatred; (strong) dislike; disgust; aversion; revulsion; loathing
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
impeccable; unimpeachable; cannot be faulted; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
close-up; bringing attention to; bringing to the fore; putting under close scrutiny
one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance
good-for-nothing; useless; worthless
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
cause and effect; causality; karma; fate; unfortunate; unlucky
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
in that manner; like that
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
cheating; deception; trickery; manipulation; juggling; falsifying
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
shady; underhanded; questionable