to invite in; to show someone in
partially consumed drink; partially consuming a drink
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to drink up; to drain (cup)
garbage can; rubbish bin; trash can; dustbin
opposite side; opposition
now that you say that; now that you mention it
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
and; thereupon; because of that
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
mini-; miniskirt; mini-skirt
two (long cylindrical things)
pull tab; pull-tab; ring pull
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
anything and everything; all sorts of things; by all means
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
don't try and tell me that!; don't try that shit on me
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to turn towards; to point
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
to breathe out; to exhale
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to attack the enemy in his unguarded moment
former girlfriend; ex-girlfriend
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)