detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
troublesome; annoying; complicated
looking on; remaining a spectator
last ray of hope; only hope
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
papier mâché; something that looks good superficially
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
to add balance (to one's work, life, etc.); to balance work and play; to pace oneself
forced to use; forced into a position
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
tie up; bind; sum; total amount; judo choking (strangling) techniques; last meal eaten when going restaurant hopping; completion
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
one or two; a few; small number
shortsighted; narrow-minded
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
under examination; under test (e.g. device); on trial
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
to cover up the sky (e.g. smoke)
intolerable; unbearable; tremendous; out of this world; cannot help (doing); cannot but do
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
air battle; dog fight; aerial battle
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to mix; to blend; to combine