to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
softening; softening (of attitude); mollification; weakening (of the market); blanching (e.g. of vegetables; by depriving of light)
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
sailor suit; middy uniform
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
regardless of right or wrong; regardless of merit; both good and bad
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
questions and answers; dialogue
make-up; making food (in a delivery-only restaurant); cooking
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to talk; to chat; to chatter
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?