who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
to send (something unsolicited); to send without the receiver's request
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
seriously; no kidding; joking aside; in all seriousness
to have one's heart stop beating; to be shocked; to be staggered
midwinter; cold season; coldest days of the year
to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
dryer (esp. hair); drier; blower
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
humming a tune; humming unconcernedly
to boil; to heat; to excite; (arch.) to melt (metal)
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
to put all one's skill (into doing something); to do something to the best of one's ability
hitting a ball; batting; stroke
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
fifth year of elementary school; fifth year elementary school student
sensual; sexy; voluptuous
overheating; overexcitement
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
from beginning to end; from start to finish; from first to last; end-to-end; all the way through
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
besides; moreover; in addition
a matter for the police; a brush with the law
to telephone; to call in; to ring in; to contact by phone
to manage something successfully; to be successful
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding
alteration; falsification; faking