without hesitation; without a qualm; at the drop of a hat
dial (e.g. telephone, radio, clock, gauge)
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
quick to take a hint; very responsive; quick on the uptake
closely (sticking, clinging, etc.); tightly
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
disused; unused; useless; wasteful; of no use
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
drop-by-drop; dripping; dribbling; incessantly (esp. speaking, e.g. complaints, compliments); in great profusion
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
very popular; highly favoured
good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing
masterpiece; best work; amusing blunder; funny mistake; boner
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
help; assistance; service
filling (up) a hole; filling in (for a gap, vacancy, etc.); stopgap; making up (for a loss, damage, etc.); covering (a deficit); cloze deletion (test format)
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
embarrassed; self-conscious; bashful; abashed
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
fine day; clear day; formal occasion
to be somewhat stylish; to be somewhat chic
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food