person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
something like ...; something called ...
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
one's possessions; ownership
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
just then; at that time; right then; appropriate moment
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
waste of time; killing time
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
(lucky) find; bargain; good buy; treasure trove
failure; mistake; blunder
successful bid; winning a tender
estimate (of costs); budget
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
how long; how far; how much
guardian; protector; patron; parent
to take back; to recapture
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
I got it; I see; I now know; So that's the reason
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
grey moustache; white beard
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
Tuesday; fire (second of the five elements)
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)