to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
at work; in the midst of work; working
such a thing; something like that
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
Northern Europe; Nordic countries; Scandinavia
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
carnivorous female; predatory woman; aggressive woman who takes the initiative in relationships with men
to call out; to ask someone to come
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
freely; frankly; without reserve
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
medicine; the healing art; healing; doctor
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
putting off (doing); postponement; delaying
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
diagnosis; medical examination
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
older sister; lass; young lady
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
competent; suitable; qualified
inclusion; complete coverage; comprehensiveness
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
(together) with; -wide; including
trip abroad; overseas travel
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
don't worry about it; forget about it
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
momentous (crucial) decision
toast; congratulatory cup
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
after a long time; for the first time in a while