to say; to be called; to do
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
clearing one's throat; cough
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
to quarry; to cut (timber); to begin to talk; to break the ice; to start a fire (with flint, by rubbing sticks together, etc.); to select and extract (from a media file)
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
chivalrous man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor; ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
-smell; stinking of; smacking of; hinting of
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
upstart; nouveau riche; new money; piece promoted to gold general
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
to drink up; to drain (cup)
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home