scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
dark clouds; black clouds
to swell (out); to expand; to be inflated; to get cross; to get sulky; to pout
tunnel; to tunnel (through a potential barrier); letting a grounder go through one's legs
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
coating (esp. lacquering)
at regular intervals; evenly spaced
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
in the end; on top of that
main road; main thoroughfare
remembrance; recollection; recognition
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
head; lead; vanguard; first
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
to overdo something (speed, exertion, etc.)
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
indicate reason; infers some protest
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
knapsack; rucksack; backpack
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to be bulky; to be unwieldy; to grow voluminous
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
leading group (of runners in a marathon, etc.); leading pack