doorknob; door knob; door handle
confections; sweets; candy; cake
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
to take all things together; to include everything; to take account of everything
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
regret; repentance; remorse
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
to cut one's way through; to fight one's way through (the enemy); to get over; to come through; to overcome (a difficulty)
to become empty; to be emptied
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
nuisance money; money paid to make up for inconvenience caused
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
drinking at home (as opposed to going out)
expiration of a term; becoming overdue
evening meal; dinner; supper
to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself
menu; bill of fare; program; programme; schedule
bachelor's life; life of a bachelor
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to get late; to advance; to wear on
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
writing; composition; essay; sentence
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
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