to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
timewasting; killing time
influence; clout; leverage
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
with a light thud; with a flop; with a (light) clap; suddenly (stop, come to an end, etc.)
entreaty; appeal; petition
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
this is why; this means; it is the case that
visit for no reason; go on fool's errand
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
to live fast (and recklessly)
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
armed forces; military; troops
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
driving off a troublesome person; getting rid of a nuisance
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)
ear (of a cereal plant); head; point (of a brush, spear, etc.); tip; crest (of a wave); scion (in grafting)
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
bodily; physical; corporeal; sexual; sensual; of the flesh
(please) look; see; (please) try to do
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
very young; little; childish; immature
in an easy-to-understand manner; in a very kind and detailed way
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
I've got to be going; I must go
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
recuperation; medical treatment
no use; useless; not fit for its purpose