with a crunching or grinding sound; quickly; promptly; crispily; crunchily
to cut corners; to be shoddy
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
main cause; primary factor
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
broke; poor; short; skint; having no money
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
aggressive; pushy; in-your-face
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
fee; charge; rate; material
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
dressing room; fitting room
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
socks; sock; stockings; stocking
acceptable; satisfactory; approval; being in favour; Pass (grade); Fair
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
mesh-patterned; webbed; cancellous; cancellate; reticulate; reticulated
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
triangular bandage; sling; triangular kerchief; bandana; bandanna
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt