hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
older brother; elder brother
brotherly love; fraternal love; sibling affection
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to fail to be attentive to
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
of no interest; not interested
to be reminded of; to call to mind
near; close; beside; third person
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
(computer) monitor; consumer who comments on products, television programs, etc. (programmes); program or utility that monitors a program or activity
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
simply; merely; only; solely
recoil; hesitation; flinching; shrinking back
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
maintaining a reasonable distance; neutral position; indecision
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
freely; frankly; without reserve
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
thought; consideration; thinking
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to