to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
unforgivable; inexcusable; unpardonable
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
project; enterprise; business; (arch.) act; (arch.) deed; (arch.) conduct
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money
allowance; remittance; sending (someone) an allowance
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
external (hard drive, disk drive, etc.)
light; easy; non-serious; minor
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to put on the brakes; to put a stop to
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
hi; hello; hey; listen!; oh; come on!
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to shine brilliantly; to shine radiantly
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
mail clerk; post-office clerk; post-office worker; postal employee; postal worker
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
swiftness of foot; fast runner; person of great talent; gifted person
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
express; special delivery
seal of blood; sealing with one's blood