base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
with a bang (clash, bump)
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
clumsiness; stupidity; blunder
deep appreciation or gratitude; sincere apology
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
latest fashion; trend of the times
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
to bring to light; to expose (to the world)
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
all parts; various parts; every department
white (bleached) bone; skeleton
development; exploitation
grumbling; muttering; nonsense
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
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)
to die; (lit.) to become bones
liquor-soaked; continuous drinking; daily drinking; binge drinking
night flight (without paying); skipping out by night; moonlight flit
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
for the time being; for the present; immediate; present; for some time (after); current account
fail-safe; foolproof; totally safe
influential person; man of importance
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
father; dad; husband; you; he
isolation; being alone; being friendless
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
property; fortune; assets