to make a slip of the tongue; to let something slip
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to take by deception; to defraud someone of; to swindle someone out of; to cheat someone out of
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
tightfisted; stingy; miserly; small-minded
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
ignorant of the ways of the world
starting to work in a shop; joining a shop as an employee; going inside a shop; opening up a shop (in a building, etc.)
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
legal; lawful; legitimate
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
to get blunt; to dull; to wear out
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
to feel refreshed; to feel soothed
to trample down; to tread on; to ignore; to spurn
starting line; starting point
goal; basket (basketball); finishing line; Gaul
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
evident; plain; distinct; clear
a gap develops; a significant difference emerges
bachelorhood; spinsterhood; celibacy; living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone
poor person; pauper; the poor; the indigent
(social) position; status
to creep up; to crawl up; to overcome (a bad situation); to rise (after a setback)
stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
period of youth; while young
leisure time; idle moment