seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
dark history; dark past; something one wants to forget or pretend never happened
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to taste; to try (food or drink)
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
to stick; to get stuck; to be unavailable; to be busy; to be piled up (e.g. of work); to halt (in one's speech)
going backward; turning back; backtracking; retrogression; relapse; returning to a bad state
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
common saying; everyday talk; common parlance
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
bad; wrong; evil; no good; wicked; reprehensible
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
good-for-nothing; worthless
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
acquaintance; appreciative friend
same village; same town; same province
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
freely; at liberty; at will; as one likes
to subsist; to keep on living
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
to be erected; to be built
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
similarly; same (idea); same (name)