a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
quantity of heat (e.g. in calories, BTU, etc.); heat value; calorific value; (degree of) enthusiasm; zeal; passion
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
out of control; uncontrollable
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
having a crush on someone; flushing
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
to shift; to slide (e.g. something away from something else); to move (e.g. something out of the way); to put off; to delay; to postpone
hospital-acquired infection; healthcare-associated infection; HCAI; nosocomial infection
free and easy; open-hearted; relaxed; not fussy; frank
feeling rough (of the throat); irritated
two times; twice; two degrees
office kitchenette; room with facilities for boiling water
ptoo (i.e. spitting sound); ptew; ptooey
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
dance hall; dance floor; landing (stairs); leveling off (e.g. in the economy); period of stagnation
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
relatively; comparatively
neophilia; love of new or novel things; one who loves new or novel things
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
give up; relinquish; serve up; let loose
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
for heaven's sake (Pete's, mercy's, etc.); for pity's sake; oh stop; lay off
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away