to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
shortage of stock; scarcity of goods
purchase; buying; buying used articles as a company; trade-in; purchase on a no-return policy; lump-sum payment
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
order of chivalry; chivalric order
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
unfortunately; regrettably; sad to say
to knock down; to knock out
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
in that way; like that; that way
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
sales promotion; hard selling
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
smell and taste; flavour; flavor
cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware
to look forward to something
whatever the case; under any circumstances
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
to spread; to be propagated
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
wall iris; roof iris; Iris tectorum; fleur-de-lis
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
fifth day of the month; five days
to become possible; to become able to (do)
eighth day of the month; eight days
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
not worth mentioning (with neg. verb); nothing special