don't worry about it; it's nothing; don't give it a thought
to lie down; to throw oneself down
story; tale; talk; discussion
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
is something that; is that which
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
activity; action; occupation; business; sexual intercourse; sex
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
sequel; later development
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
major dealer; wealthy merchant
opening to the public; making available to the public; putting on display; exhibiting; showing (play, movie, etc.); holding (interview, etc.)
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
acceleration; speeding up
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
reputation; respectability; honour; honor
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
naturally; of course; understandably
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
boom; rage; fad; boom; cross-arm
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
having one's own way; giving free rein to one's desires; acting as one pleases
environment; circumstance
day after day; day by day
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
something like ...; something called ...
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
one's house; one's home; one's family
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
war; battle; match; game; competition
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole