to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
comfortably warm; steaming hot (food); piping hot; glowing (with warmth)
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
had enough; flatly refusing; wouldn't do for anything; begging pardon
outbreak of an illness; onset of an illness; appearance of symptoms
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
to triumph; to be elated with success
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
cheap-looking; tawdry; insignificant
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
to happen to hear; to overhear
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
made-to-order; custom-made
all-you-can-eat; eating as much as one likes
to be moist; to be damp; to profit by; to receive benefits; to become rich; to become at ease financially
killing two birds with one stone
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
whispering into a person's ear
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
stipulation; prescription; provision; regulation; rule
long ago; already; a long time ago
different opinion; objection
head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
rather; sooner; preferably
birth; creation; formation
to congratulate; to celebrate
every month; monthly; month by month
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
promotion (school, military, etc.)