negative statute; law against something
to break into fragments; to go to pieces
small change; pocket change; coins; small sum of money
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
ennui; boredom; listlessness; languor
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to put into words; to refer (to)
and (so); (and) then; because of which; in addition to that
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
being startled; getting a shock
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
almost not able (to do something)
directly opposite; right in front
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
delusion; trick of the imagination
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
character; personality; (fictional) character; character
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
to give up (all thoughts of); to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to make a decision; to decide
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
first meeting; first contest between
stylish; smart; with a crack; crisply (e.g. fried, starched); tearing off; ripping off
suited figure; person in a suit
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue