to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
versatility; multiplicity of use
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
to control; to take the lead in; to have under one's thumb
empty nest; empty house; empty home; burglary (of an empty house); burglar (who targets empty houses)
paltry sum of money; small change; odd money; pittance; chicken feed
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
tailwind; fair wind; favorable wind (favourable); favorable condition (favourable); advantageous situation
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
pale; pallid; bluish-white
drenched; soaked; romantically
forward inclination (of the body); bending forward; anteversion
spread; span; expanse; extent
to get out of hand; to become uncontrollable; to boil over
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
semi-transparent; translucent
failure; collapse; breakdown; (arch.) tear (in clothing, etc.); (arch.) rip; (arch.) split
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
aimlessly (e.g. spend one's time); (be) in a disorderly state; (do) in a messy fashion; with a hazy feeling; in a muddled state of mind; unsettledly
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
serious wound; serious injury
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
to lend an ear to; to listen to
they; those guys; those fellows
to not take seriously; to take lightly
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
joint struggle; common (united) front
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
lever; agent (causing something to happen); instrument; assistant; helper