reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
certainly; surely; definitely
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
permeation (of thought, ideology, culture, etc.); infiltration (e.g. of ideas); permeation (of a liquid, etc.); soaking; osmosis
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to hit; to beat; to shout at; to yell at
just as; right after; in the act of; as soon as; at that moment
to lean over (and cover with one's body); to bend over (someone); to (stand tall and) lean on (someone); to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
strap (for carrying something); strap (on a dress, bra, etc.)
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
regular customer; regular patron; regular visitor; constant companion
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
returning a favor; gift in acknowledgement of a favor
green light (traffic); green light; go-ahead signal; permission to go ahead (with something)
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
government office building
positioning; getting a position; taking a position
to catch one's attention; to catch one's ear; to be annoying to one's ear
people; (all) persons; everyone; (arch.) you (usu. plural)
worldly wisdom; gumption; stingy person
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of
the facts; the truth; the true state of affairs; in truth; in fact; in reality
bright place; the light; the open; light of day; public knowledge
excellent plan; best policy
to fight to the bitter end
nonchalant air; unruffled air