in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
memory; sense; experience
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
hard to reach place; remote place
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
talking while standing; standing around talking
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
caller; visitor; company; guest
cheap article; poor quality article
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
kitchen; financial situation
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
living; lifestyle; living room
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
suitable or moderate temperature
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
to gouge out; to excavate; to hollow; to bore; to drill; to carve (e.g. pumpkin)
failing mark; failing grade
owner; possessor; holder; carrier
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
taking in; bringing in; capturing (e.g. customers); attracting; confusion; bustle
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
every part of the world; all over the world; the four corners of the world
intimidating enough to quieten a crying child
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination