grey moustache; gray mustache; white beard
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
living thing; living creature; animal; life
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; for good reason; there is a (good) reason that ...
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
intelligence network; information network
somewhat dangerous; rather risky; a bit dicey; rather amazing; quite good; pretty cool
having no idea; having no clue
pride; dignity; self-worth
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) in one go
to get narrower; to contract
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
oh; ah; if there is; as for that; that is
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
buttocks; behind; undersurface; bottom; last place; end
completely; entirely; absolutely; not at all; not in the least
to stab (into); to thrust (violently); to plant (in the ground, snow, etc.); to set; to stick (upright)
in range; within the limits (of ...); within (a) range
fast-talking; rapid talking
flagstaff; flagpole; arabis (any plant of genus Arabis, esp. tower mustard, Arabis glabra); rock cress
the number of people; many people; a large number of people
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
whole cake; cake sold whole (as opposed to in individual slices)
ranking equal with; comparing favourably with; comparing favorably with
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
inattention; absent-mindedness
completely; entirely; wholly
extremely dangerous; very risky; very awful; extremely terrible; amazing; terrific
mental aspect; mental side
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps