half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
(punishment by) striking with fists
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
ginger (Zingiber officinale)
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
how; in what way; circumstances
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
(many) mountains; very much (wanting to do something one cannot); greatly; so many; a lot of
unable to read the situation; unable to pick up on the mood (e.g. of a conversation)
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
fully prepared; all ready
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
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
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
to speed; to tear away; to skip over (e.g. pages)
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
standby; preparation; arrangement
performance; appearance (in a stage, film, TV show, etc.)
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive
leadoff batter; first batter; first person appearing (witness, performer, etc.)
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate