to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
simply; merely; only; solely
to grow taller (of people)
growth period; growing season
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to hold a grudge; to hold something against someone
if so; in that case; in that situation
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
with shoes on; rudely; thoughtlessly
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
runner-up; second (in a race)
both; both sides; both parties
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
massing (of troops); gathering
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
(next-door) neighbour; neighbor
to change (one's clothes)
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
landlord; landlady; house owner; home owner; head of the household
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say everything; to tell all
previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence
ignoring; disregarding; taking no notice of; refusing to comment on; turning a deaf ear to
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
self-; from (a time or place)
to shut out; to bar; to lock out; to exclude
absurd; irrational; unreasonable; absurdity
no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt
with a whizzing sound; with a whistling sound; sound of something whizzing by