(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to grow up; to become an adult
other people's affairs; someone else's problem
coat; jacket; outerwear; top; upper-body garment
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
physical punishment; beating; smacking; severe scolding; chastisement; discipline
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
in one's hands; in one's control
sign (of things to come); good omen; good sign
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
anxiously; impatiently; worriedly; fretting; getting worked up
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
being left out; being ostracized
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
changing clothes; change of clothes
God; god; deity; ace; king; superior person
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
seeing (someone) off; send-off; deferment; postponement; letting a pitch go by; wait-and-see attitude
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
personal history; background; career
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to begin to walk; to set out
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
time; labour; payment (for labour); pay; tedious job; troublesome job
recovery; regaining; getting back; retrieval; restoration; revival
contrary to one's expectations
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
being used to ...; getting used to ...; being accustomed to; being conditioned to; be familiar with
ban on entering (a building, venue, etc.)
putting off (doing); postponement; delaying
to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up
currying favour; sucking up; being anxious to please; bootlicker
serious reflection; soul-searching; penitence
area of expertise; (one's) field; (one's) line
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
looking over someone's shoulder
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
groan; moan; growl; roar; hum (of a machine, power lines, etc.); drone (e.g. of an engine)