one grade; first-class; primary
last but not least; finally
fighting against an illness
Yours sincerely; Yours truly; Sincerely yours
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good; lacking
stomach ache; abdominal pain
encompassing; covering (exhaustively); including (all of); comprising; comprehending
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
malignant (cancer); virulent; pernicious (anemia, anaemia)
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
leaving the front line; retiring from the game; deserting the battle
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
cracker; hard biscuit; hardtack
disposal; abandonment; scrapping; annulment; cancellation; abrogation
personal; individual; private
deviation; inclination; offset; polarization; polarisation
first thing in the morning
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
narrowing of visual field; narrow-mindedness; lack of vision
sign (of things to come); good omen; good sign
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
in accordance with; subordinate to
imputation; shifting (blame, responsibility, etc.); passing the buck; second marriage; remarriage
private enterprise; private business; private company; private firm; private-sector business; private-sector corporation
delinquent (youth); delinquency; Yankee