in a bad temper; cranky; crabby
starting point; starting line
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
personnel expenses; labor cost; labour cost; indirect labour costs; indirect labor costs
to add (to); to add on; to append
personal statement; verbal or informal, unsubstantiated assertion
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
double; twice (as much); twofold
to employ; to hire; to charter
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
ready fire-power; battle-ready forces; immediate asset (to a team or firm); someone who can be an immediately effective player or worker
golden age; prime; heyday; season (for fruit, vegetables, etc.); best time
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
swallowing; understanding; apprehension
set menu; fixed-course menu; table d'hôte
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
letter of consent; letter of intent; agreement document
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous
countermeasure; counter-measure
two-top (soccer formation); formation with two forwards at the front line
to put back in a good mood; to cheer up
way (of doing); manner; method; means
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
monetary; financial; pecuniary
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal
sending back; return to sender
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from