flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
(switched) off; off-season; offset; off-road; offline; offline get-together; offside
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
to fire (from a job); to sack; to dismiss
no!; no no!; no, not at all
business; trade; operations; sales
smooth (i.e. without problems)
fireworks display; display of fireworks
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to help each other; to cooperate
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
to be discouraged; to shrink from
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
repeatedly; over and over again; fully (e.g. understand); very much; very well
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
to be able to manage somehow or other
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious