to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
great joy; delight; jubilation
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
for a while; for some time; for a period
cheerful; buoyant; lighthearted
belt (worn around the waist); (machine) belt; belt; zone
preparations for a journey; travelling clothes; traveling clothes; travelling outfit
closely contested constituency; highly competitive marketplace; (fig.) battleground
royal capital; imperial capital
making a killing; making easy money; robbery; robber
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
charming; fascinating; attractive
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
future prospects; promise
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
looking over someone's shoulder
deep emotion; strong feelings
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
a day after the fair; (at a) stage when it's too late
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)
novice; greenhorn; squirt; worthless person
PS; postscript; appending; addition (esp. of data, information)
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem
to be fated; to be linked by fate
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
pluralizing suffix; nickname-forming suffix
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning