to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to dilute; to water down; to thin; to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
one (small animal); two-tan bolt of cloth
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
to fill a hole with earth
exploitation; bleeding dry; squeezing dry; milking (e.g. a cow's teat); extracting (a liquid) through squeezing
detonation by contact; contact detonation; touching off (something); triggering; sparking
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
patience; endurance; perseverance
propensity; tendency; inclination; deflection
to search for; to seek for; to look for
arms; armament; taking up arms; arming oneself
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
a matter for speculation; only conjecture; just guesswork
imperfect; incomplete; faulty; defective
otherwise; or else; if not
report; notification; tip; message (in information and communication theory)
looter; thief at the scene of a fire; someone who takes advantage of a crisis to commit a crime
to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on
work-in-progress; working state
to cut; to slit; to cut open
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
transactions; dealings; business
revealing (information, a secret, etc.); disclosure; telling; letting out
listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
semicircular canals (of the inner ear)
conduction (of heat or electricity); transmission (of light or sound); conduction (of a nerve impulse)
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
pure; genuine; trueborn; natural-born
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
bed; berth; crib; cot; bedroom
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
being fond of children; person who likes children; being liked by children