to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
outcast; odd man out; pariah
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
(of a woman) strong-minded; spirited; mannish
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
fellow women; between women; among women; woman-to-woman
to transcribe; to duplicate; to describe; to film; to picture
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
toast; congratulatory cup
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
proud; having a prominent nose
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
actor; actress; player; performer
to pierce through; to break through
atonement; the Atonement (of Jesus Christ)
to boil; to seethe; to be oppressed by heat
net weight; useful part; actual content; real; effective
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
token (effort); something done for form's sake
glass sphere; glass bead; glass marble
steady; sound; reliable; solid
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
to lead a stingy life; to scrimp and save; to pinch pennies; (lit.) to light one's (finger)nails (instead of a candle)
don't feel like doing; can't bring oneself to do; can't face
nape (of the neck); nucha