to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
to make a cynical remark (about); to make a sarcastic remark (about); to satirize; to mock
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
decision; determination; resolution
beforehand; in advance; previously
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
ill will; malice; evil intent
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
older sister; lass; young lady
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
consequence; outcome; result; blame
leather; leather-bound; leathern
chair; stool; post; office; position
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet