to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
financial circumstances; financial situation; circulation of money
it's probably so; it stands to reason
to be lacking in options; to be too few
to make absolutely sure; to make doubly sure
to have a tendency to; to be liable to; to have a touch of; to have a smack of
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
trusting too much; overestimating ability
age range; age-group; age bracket
female clothing; wearing female clothing; cross dressing (for a man)
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
game of make-believe; child's play; pretend play
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
brown envelope; manila envelope
to take (a person) unawares; to make a surprise attack
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
strength; power; proficiency; ability
(face) mask; (facial) features; looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)
absorption; suction; aspiration; attraction; draw
(short) rest; breather; break
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
literature; the arts; art and literature; liberal arts
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
outline; summary; epitome
genuine; authentic; true; real
original plan; original bill; original motion; draft
to publish a book; to put out a book