to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
laughingstock; butt of ridicule
one's property; personal effects; one's belongings
preparation; arrangements
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
to squeeze (to the utmost); to wring out; to squeeze (money) out of someone; to wring (money) from; to scold; to criticize severely; to train ruthlessly
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
head; lead; vanguard; first
to write down; to record; to register
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; (arch.) happy-go-lucky
on the sea; on the ocean; offshore
to deceive; to blind the eyes of
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
remaining an idle spectator; looking on unconcernedly (doing nothing)
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished