presentation (e.g. of a gift)
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly; very; absolutely; by far
essence; true nature; substance; reality
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
total; totalling; adding up; comprehensive; all-inclusive; all-encompassing
contention; competition; rivalry; quarrel
to watch steadily; to stare
tightly; tautly; (springing, straightening) up; suddenly; intuitively; instinctively
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
special occupation; principal occupation; specialty; monopoly
spare time; free time; leisure time
reaching a peak; reaching the limit; plateauing; maxing out
raising (a question); posing (a problem); instituting (a lawsuit); lodging; (arch.) lifting up
outside sales; external sales
to take up space; to occupy space
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
to unfold; to unroll; to open
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
boredom; ennui; tedium; discontent; unease
to complain about; to grumble about; to moan about; to bemoan
to invite in; to show someone in
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
once or twice; repeatedly
sewing; needlework; embroidery
to serve as a reference; to provide useful information; to be helpful; to be informative; to be instructive
entrusting (something to a person); consignment (of goods); putting in someone's charge; trust; commission
impossible to do (although wants to)
to raise oneself up to one's full height; to strike a daunting pose
none other than; ... himself; ... herself
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
modest; reserved; quiet; frugal; simple; plain
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
with a snap; (breaking) cleanly; (rejecting) sternly; flatly; smartly; (dressing up) well
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
to suffer; to receive (kindness, rebuke, support); to sustain (damage)