a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); nuisance; something in the way
count; counting; count of balls and strikes; count (after a knock-down in boxing); count (of radioactivity)
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
nice; likeable; desirable
to devote all one's energies; to give one's everything; to to put in all one's effort
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
don't worry; no worries; never mind
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
to keep in contact (e.g. by phone, mail, etc.); to keep in touch
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
several times; a few times
even assuming that ...; even granted that ...
encompassing; covering (exhaustively); including (all of); comprising; comprehending
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
being painfully-true (e.g. reprimand); making one's ears burn; striking home (e.g. remark)
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
to begin; to set about; to start
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to have the privilege of doing
forcibly; against one's will
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
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)
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
idle thoughts; worldly thoughts