clock to be placed on tables, bookshelves, etc. (as opposed to a watch)
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
feeling; sense; impression
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
active; dynamic; energetic
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
student's handbook; small notebook that also acts as a student ID
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
index finger; forefinger; second toe
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
stealthily; secretly; in secret
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
to say no more; to sink into silence
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
duplicate key; pass key; master key; skeleton key
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
it is not (like that) either
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
value; worth; merit; estimation; evaluation; appraisal