nothing to sneeze at; pretty impressive
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side-by-side; to make someone get married; to get someone hitched
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
to catch one's attention; to catch one's ear; to be annoying to one's ear
had better ...; had better not ...
in one's own way or style
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
scholarship; scientific attainments
ability; capability; skill
devoting oneself to; concentrating on; being an ardent admirer of; (arch.) tipping over and collapsing
on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
please sit down; please have a seat
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
the other day; a few days ago
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
inconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness