stopped in the midst of; half- (i.e. half-read)
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
one animal (small); (arch.) two-tan bolt of cloth
to concern; to be related
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
base (military, expedition, etc.)
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
to step forward; to volunteer
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
bad pun; corny joke; worn-out joke; dad joke
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
ahead; before; the future
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end
palm tree (any tree of family Arecaceae)
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
pointed end; point; cusp; pointed head
ten-day period (in a month); ten-year period (in one's age); decade
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
copper (Cu); bronze (medal)