to take measures; to work out a plan; to lecture; to read aloud; to confer
to square one's shoulders
(turned out) all right in the end
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
being excessively cautious; (lit.) knocking on a strong stone bridge before crossing it
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
the other world; the next world; the world beyond; world after death
seeing off; sending off; funeral; escapement
directly opposite; right in front
year in, year out; always; 24-7
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; lecture
time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
edition; version; plate; block; editions of a publication
rest; break; recess; intermission
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
clear as day; perfectly obvious; plain as daylight
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
in that manner; like that
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
funny story; funny anecdote
dismissal notice; pink slip (US)
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
labor; labour; exertion; diligent service
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
princess; daughter of a nobleman
more than usual; especially; particularly