to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
marsh; swamp; wetland; being hooked (on a video game, TV show, etc.)
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
smoothly; easily; readily
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
reality; actuality; hard fact
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
impostor; imposter; pretender; liar
in that manner; like that
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
pleased to make your acquaintance
should; must; -able; probably; likely
comfort (in living place)
preference; priority; precedence
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
to be mixed up with; to have a connection with (a troublesome matter); to be a stickler about; to be finicky about (some triviality); to take part (in some work); to hang about
mental condition; state of mind; mentality
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)