a disgrace (to a whole group of people)
improved version; variant (of a pathogen)
openly; squarely; directly; to a person's face
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
to get hold of; to take possession of; to seize
to put into the mouth; to eat
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
to be greatly perplexed; to be at a loss; to be sorely troubled; to be greatly embarrassed
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
to yearn for (someone, something); to miss
every month; trite; commonplace; conventional
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
lukewarm; tepid; lenient; (arch.) slow; (arch.) stupid
lye; harsh taste; bitter taste; scum (on a soup, broth etc.); (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
refined; admirable; superb
lighthouse; old-fashioned interior light fixture comprising a wooden pole with an oil-filled dish and a wick atop it
series (of publications); library (set of books)
supply center; supply centre
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
intention; aim; preference (for); orientation (towards a goal)
going against one's will; contrary to one's intentions; going against one's desire; going contrary to one's wishes
danger past and God forgotten; once on shore, we pray no more; (lit.) once it's past the throat, one forgets the heat (of the swallowed object)
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
shortcoming; fault; flaw; imperfection
very much; very many; more and more
what do you want?; can I help you?
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing
along the way; along the road