third time lucky; third time's the charm
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
one (esp. of two); the other; one way; on the other hand
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
naked eye; the physical eye
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
(turned out) all right in the end
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
inversion; opposition; conflicting; repulsion; contradiction
from the viewpoint of; according to
luxury grocery item (e.g. alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco); indulgence; something consumed for taste or stimulant effect rather than nourishment
absolutely; positively; decidedly
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
equipment; harness; fittings
dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
glove (esp. sports); globe
threatening voice; threatening tone
boldly; bravely; resolutely; determinedly
to be answerable (for); to take the blame
cramp; sprain; unreasonableness; absurdity; illogical; unreasonable
abnormal behavior (behaviour)
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
evaluation criteria; evaluation standard
outlet (e.g. for water or gas); market (for something); outlet (e.g. for excess energy); vent (e.g. for emotions)
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
still (continuing); as ever; further
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem