to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
pasturing; letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
toot (e.g. of trumpet); honk (e.g. of klaxon); beep; farting sound; sound of something being inflated; puff
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
prejudice; bias; distorted view
to see through; to see the true nature of something
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
binge eating; stress eating
effect; result; worth; use; avail
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
bow-wow; woof; wah-wah; bawling; clamouring; clamoring
maintenance; preservation; improvement
pearls thrown before swine; unused possession; useless possession; waste of talent
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
conference room; council room
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
justice; fairness; impartiality
to concern; to be related
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
to be indebted; to be under an obligation
bad feeling; feeling bad; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)