to be mixed up with; to have a connection with (a troublesome matter); to be a stickler about; to be finicky about (some triviality); to take part (in some work); to hang about
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
individual; private person; personal; private
to hate the very sight of; to hold a grudge against; to treat like an enemy; to bear constant enmity; to be gunning for; to have it in for
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
source of worry; source of distress
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to say no more; to sink into silence
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
remaining heat; residual excitement; lingering enthusiasm
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
cart-horse; work-horse; doing something wholeheartedly; doing with one's undivided attention
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
family; members of a family
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
ill feeling; ill will; animosity; bad impression
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
to narrowly escape (e.g. death); to hang onto (life); (arch.) to ascertain; (arch.) to make definite
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
farmer; farming family; farmhouse
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
to sweep the slate clean; to start again from the beginning; to do it all over again
to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
that; the matter in question
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign