to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
question; inquiry; enquiry
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
not insignificant; not to be sneezed at
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
labor union; labour union; trade union
even if; even though; however; no matter how
exactly; just; precisely; punctually; exactly on time
suddenly; all of a sudden
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
entreaty; supplication; petition
attachment (to); tenacity of purpose
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
huge sum (esp. of money); enormous sum; massive amount
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
obstinate; inflexible; thickheaded
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
more than one can possibly use; countless (e.g. examples); (money) to burn; rolling in (cash)
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable