I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
log; dace (Tribolodon hakonensis)
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to screw up; to put the screws on (a person); to constrict (someone, something)
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
reimbursement; compensation; reparation; indemnity
generous; magnanimous; big-hearted; broad-minded; (lit.) big-bellied
paltry sum of money; small change; odd money; pittance; chicken feed
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
large amount of money; great cost
calm; composed; cool; quiet
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
poor; meagre; meager; feeble; scanty; shabby
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
person working for someone else (followed by job title); hired
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
your husband; her husband
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to picture; to come into one's mind; to remember
(not so) much; (not) very
to put one's strength into
lightly; easily; carelessly
near; close; beside; third person
candy fashioned in human and animal forms
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)