originally; by nature; from the start
to plan; to intend; to aspire to; to set aims (sights on)
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
bulletproof; protection (or charm) against bullets
form; shape; figure; visage
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
decider; person who decides; deciding factor; clincher; trump card
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
to entrust; to leave to a person
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
to employ; to hire; to charter
(circuit) tester; micrometer
to become better; to improve
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
intercommunication (usu. in telecoms contexts)
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
wind and waves; strife; discord; dissension
to emphasize; to attach importance to
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)