gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
because of; owing to; due to
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
to push aside; to brush aside
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
to fall behind; to drop out; to drop; to fall; to spill
high (e.g. spirits); merry; high; high (i.e. feeling of extreme pleasure)
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
directly; in person; firsthand
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
patient; unhurried; leisurely
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
one's post; place of work; workplace
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
throng; gathering of people
negotiations; discussions; connection
in comparison to; rather than