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)
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
after that; afterwards; thereafter
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
to go to bed; to go to sleep; to fall asleep; to be laid up (with a cold); to be ill in bed
long ago; already; a long time ago
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
time appointed for meeting (assembling); time one is supposed to meet
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
window; window (shop display)
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to entertain; to make welcome
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
nod; inclination of the head
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start of a season
to lose one's energy; to be cowardly
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
full dress; formal dress; uniform
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
to be embarrassed; to lose face