aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to whirl; to eddy; to swirl; to whirl around (of feelings, thoughts, etc.); to swirl around; to surge
orderliness; put in order; tidying up; arranging neatly
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
security; guarantee; collateral; guarantee (e.g. of safety)
field (for growing wheat, fruit, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
balance; difference (in price, cost); margin
to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
(one's) workload; amount of work (to be) done by one
wages; pay; rental payment
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
miserable; wretched; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; sorrowful
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
to take a lot of dealing with; to be a handful
tending a store; salesperson; sales clerk; shop assistant
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient