to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
dressing up; putting on makeup; dolling (oneself) up
to take over for (someone); to stand in for; to substitute for; to replace; to take the place of (something)
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
straight-laced person; stubborn person
all over; all over the place; everywhere
Cynanchum caudatum (species of swallowwort)
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
I've got to be going; I must go
speculation; venture; stockjobbing; gambling (on stocks)
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
to get (become) acquainted; to get to know; to get (become) intimate with; to become friendly with; to become friends
to grow older (than expected); to advance in age
veteran (e.g. soldier); battle-hardened; seasoned; (of) long military service
brave warrior; hero; brave man
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
ceremonious; unduly distant (e.g. towards a friend); overly formal; reserved
travelling clothes; traveling clothes; travelling outfit; traveling outfit
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
pomade; balm; perfumed oil
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
leap; jump; stepping out into the wider world; becoming active on a wider stage; rapid progress; dramatic development
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
Sirs; Mesdames; around (the time that, etc.); about
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
(the) way home; return trip; (the) way back
established fact; fait accompli
to leave something as it is
to bring (someone) back home; to take (someone) back home
to go ahead; to pull ahead
emphasizing (a point, argument, etc.); stressing; insistence; arguing strongly (for, against)
to crumple (up); to wrinkle; to rub thoroughly; to massage (esp. in sexual contexts)
springy (texture); doughy; elastic
play; sport; fun; caprice; joke; jest
though; even if; whether ... or ...
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
quick change (of costume); quick transformation; turning suddenly into; (sudden) metamorphosis
exceptional item; extraordinary product