to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
one end; an end; part; fragment
behind; in the rear; in back
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
lizard; skink lizard (Scincidae spp.)
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
short distance; short range; short-haul
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
care of (e.g. address on letter); c/o; encouragement; bringing around; stimulant; tonic
transport; transportation; conveyance; carriage
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
to wait and see; to sit on the fence; to be noncommittal
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
weird; strange; mysterious
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
depending on the situation; depending on circumstances
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
blank space (in documents); vacuum; blank; void
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
chamber maid; female servant; area around the hips; waist area
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience