to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
scorpion (Scorpiones spp.)
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
being argued into silence; being left speechless
to settle down; to stay (for good); to stay long; to stay on
drink money; alcohol expenses; tip; gratuity
shifting (the burden) onto; ill effects; negative consequences; burden
rest; break; recess; intermission
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
start of a romance; beginning of love
kidnapper; kidnaper; abductor
diversion (from e.g. one's worries); distraction
to bail out (water); to scoop out
anything and everything; just about everything
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
to charm; to bewitch; to enchant; to captivate; to fascinate
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
majestic figure; imposing figure; impressive appearance; magnificent appearance
to enter; to trespass; to interfere; to meddle; to pry into
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)
(the) mainstream; main course (of a river); main stream
drama; theatre; theater; play
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
acting ability; talent as a performer
hairdresser; hairdressing
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
like this; this sort; this way
to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path
stormy weather; tempest; chaps (of skin)
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity