absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
to chastise; to punish; to discipline
car model; car brand; car make; marque
arriving at the same moment
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
to get along well with; to make a go of it
load; baggage; cargo; burden; responsibility
adversity strengthens the foundations; after a storm comes a calm; what doesn't kill you makes you stronger; (lit.) the ground hardens after it rains
to rush into; to surge into; to crowd into
site (e.g. room, building) especially prepared for a meeting (event, etc.)
characteristic; (distinctive) feature; peculiarity; spot color; spot colour
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
to settle peacefully; to work out peacefully; to come to an amicable solution; to become reconciled
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
to become sullen; to sulk; to get angry; to peel (off); to come off
great difference; big difference; wide margin
one's brother-in-law; stepbrother (elder)
to take a position (e.g. on an issue); to adopt a stance
assistance; backing; reinforcements
presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; trading session (at an exchange); rising from a crouch to charge; initial charge
mediator; go-between; middleman; broker
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
on bad terms; at loggerheads
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to; to attend
to be careful; to take the utmost care
eastern direction; the Orient; eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)
extinction (e.g. of a family); dying out; discontinuation; severance (e.g. of relations); rupture; breaking off
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
pair; the two; both persons; both things