reason; cause; history; origin
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
supper; night meal; late-night snack; "fourth meal"; midnight snack
asking; enquiring; searching; looking for
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
to raise one's voice; to lift one's voice; to speak emphatically
fireside; hearth; by the fire
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
electric shock; blitz; lightning attack; sudden and without warning; shocking
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
to snatch from; to steal from
to smooth out; to straighten; to relax
additionally; in addition
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
private seal; personal seal; unregistered seal; informal seal; signet
time will cure all; time heals all wounds
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
on hand; readily available
endpaper (of a book); end-paper; facing (material sewn on the inside edge of a garment); looking back; triumphing over (a rival)
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)