to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
just safe (e.g. just avoiding being late, failing an exam, etc.); only just OK; barely acceptable
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
false charge; false accusation; misrepresentation
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
lacking skill; uninspiring; unexciting; dull; unrefined; boring (from being too plain)
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play foul
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to trample down; to devastate
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
triumphant (over a mediocre achievement); boastful; (lit.) as if one had grabbed a demon by the neck
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
row of houses; every house; each house; all; totally
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
conventional phrase; stock phrase; cliche; frequently used musical (guitar) phrase
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
(political) power; authority; influence
intention; aim; preference (for); orientation (towards a goal)
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
fresh verdure; new green leaves
girl who has led a sheltered life; pet daughter; naive girl; wooden block puzzle; Daughter in the Box; Klotski
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally