to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
decision; determination; resolution
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to two-time; to play it both ways; to sit on the fence
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
large serving; large portion
just a minute; small quantity
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
district; section; sector
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
programme; program; plans; arrangements
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to abandon; to give up on; to desert
bow-wow; woof; wah-wah; bawling; clamouring; clamoring
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to stick it out (until the end)
to live; to make a living; to get on with
retirement age; (arch.) years of service in a military rank before eligibility for promotion
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
absence from work without permission
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
reopening; resumption; restarting
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept