to ask for instructions; to ask for someone's opinion; to inquire of; to invoke an oracle; to consult an oracle
to forget something ever existed; to pretend something didn't happen; to put something behind one; to forgive (something)
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
residence; abode; dwelling
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
part of the garden close to the house; nearby garden
personal statement; verbal or informal, unsubstantiated assertion
fraud; swindle; graft; saying you're going to do something but in the end not doing it; making promises without keeping them
leader; authority; mainstay
official business; public business
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
whispering; murmuring; subdued
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
each nation; many nations; many countries
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
changing clothes; change of clothes
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
to shoot out (lights, window, etc.)
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
early (days); initial stage; initial
wearisome; insipid; dull; irksome; wretched; vain
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
making different (comic) faces, esp. using small props
fruit of one's labor; result of one's efforts
price; cost; value; worth; value
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to fail to ...; to miss one's opportunity to ...
related to; in relation to
dance (esp. Western style); dancing
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to