tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
with a clang or a clink; tinkle
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
though; even if; whether ... or ...
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
to disentangle; to untangle; to unravel; to relax; to soften; to relieve (e.g. stress, tension)
to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
to cause someone to worry
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
neat and clean; tidy; trim
closeted maiden; carefully raised girl from a well-to-do family
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
modern; current; contemporary; trendy; latest; up-to-date
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
your daughter; young woman
bad; poor; inferior; delinquent; hoodlum; hooligan
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
to lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum; to fly into a rage
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
carriage; movement (of the body)
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
to vomit; to spit out; to breathe out (e.g. air); to exhale; to spend (e.g. saved money); to cough up
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing; one's work
(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
not becoming a problem; out of the question; not worth considering; insignificant; negligible
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered