counting backwards; calculating backwards; inverse operation
is something that; is that which
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
fault; flaw; weak point; shortcoming
cleaning with a cloth (floors, etc.); dirty work; low-level work; apprentice work
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
creeping (of an insect, etc.); crawling; restlessly; fidgeting; hesitantly; slowly
breakthrough; great discovery
change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
back (side); reverse; B side (of a record); secret levels; hidden levels
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
replenishment; supplementation; supplement; replacement; refilling
adding (equipment, facilities, etc.); establishing more; installing more; increase; extension; expansion
hardware store; DIY store; home improvement retailer
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
to pilfer; to filch; to pocket; to make off with
family restaurant (i.e. a restaurant with varied and inexpensive menu options); casual dining restaurant
talking about memories; reminiscences
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
untidy (room, pile, etc.); messy; cluttered; disorderly; jumbled (e.g. thoughts); chaotic (lifestyle, atmosphere, etc.)
exactly; nicely; to a tee; to be fitting
color scheme; colour scheme
one part; one portion; one section
boundary; border; limit; bounds; frontier
to be prominent; to be conspicuous; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be remarkable; to be striking
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
renovation (e.g. a house); redecoration; refurbishment; makeover; alteration (e.g. of clothes); re-tailoring
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till