half and half; fifty-fifty
to head home; to leave for home
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to come to a mutual understanding; to cancel mutually (contract, etc.)
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
drop (e.g. of water); drip
scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
decision; determination; resolution
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
talking while standing; standing around talking
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
older brother and younger sister
staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way
to run past from behind; to run through (e.g. gate, one's mind)
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to choose (a thing) at one's own discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
tribe; clan; (taxonomical) tribe; group (of the periodic table)
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
unproductive; counterproductive
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while