to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
to machine; to cut; to scrape
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip of (clothes, rank, etc.); to deprive of; to divest of
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to name; to call; to christen; to term
to be associated (with); to be connected (with)
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
imprudent; indiscreet; immodest; indecent; inconsiderate; inappropriate
one's own work; making by oneself; farming on one's own land; independent farmer
to get used to using; to get accustomed to using
to be able to manage somehow or other
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
self-indulgent; undisciplined; slovenly; debauched; negligent
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
smallish; on the small side
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
returning home; going home; coming home; getting home
to lower the curtain; to come to an end
sinking; foundering; getting dead drunk; having too much fun (esp. in a red-light district, etc.) and missing work or neglecting one's duties; staying in one place for a long time
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
to play accompaniment; to keep time; to cheer; to applaud; to jeer; to mock
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
legs and loins; lower body; foundations; underpinnings
omen; sign; notice; indication
to tie (to); to fasten; to attach; to connect (one thing with another); to link; to bring together
main hall; great hall; large hall; reception hall
counter for laps or circuits; perimeter; Zhou dynasty (of China; approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
along with; in line with; following; due to; as a result of; in accordance with
decline; ebb; failure; decay; decrease; loss
delivery; transfer; hand-over
to stay (at); to stop (at)
quirk of fate; twist of fate; (an) irony
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.