or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvering
notebook computer; laptop
what the?; what's going on?; what's this?
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
how to use; method for using; way of using
abuse; misuse; perversion
radio (communication); wireless; not using wires
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue
to give off sparks; to spark; to scintillate; to have a heated argument; to combat; to do something fiercely
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
around the clock; day and night
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
huff!; yo-heave-ho!; heigh-ho; to butter up; to suck up to
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
talk about divorce or separation
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
wherein; therein; thereinto
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
cost of medical treatment; medical expenses; fees for treatment
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
(only) one option; one possible choice
stillness; silence; hush; calm; serenity
father; dad; husband; you; he
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning