the times; the world; society
as you can imagine; as imagined
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
to grow fat; to gain weight; to grow fertile (of soil); to be discerning (of one's palate, eye, ear, etc.); to be discriminating; to become rich
(not) ever; (not) at all; (not) on any account; deepest bottom of the earth
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
yeah; you're right; that's right
inner citadel; core; center; centre
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation
to bark; to howl; to howl (of the wind); to roar (of the sea); to yell; to shout
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
(facial) expression (esp. fierce, fearless, sinister, etc.); look
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
calling by name; designation; nomination
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
distant future; inevitable future; places one goes to
for example; for instance; e.g.
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to make symbolic signs (gestures) with the fingers
step; stride; counter for steps
interesting; fascinating; intriguing; amusing; funny; comical
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
from here; from this place
to fall; to drop; to fail (an exam); to lose (a contest, election, etc.); to be unsuccessful
to be crushed; to be squashed (flat)
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
partial destruction by fire
to crack; to be cracked; to develop a crack
restoration; repair; mending
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
concealment (esp. of wrongdoings or criminals); sheltering; harboring
repair work; restoration work