being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
previously; already; beforehand; in advance; for some time
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to be forward; to be impertinent
to spend time (on doing something)
dullard; indecisive person
big mouth; mouth opened wide; boastful speech; tall talk; large amount; large quantity
consequently; as a result
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
weak point; unskillfulness
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
to blunder; to fail; to make a mistake
to shake; to tremble; to sway; to be unsettled; to be unstable; to fluctuate
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
nice; likeable; desirable
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
preference; priority; precedence
what if (as in "what if" stories)
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
reality; actuality; hard fact
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
to be kind to; to treat kindly
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)