to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
polite; respectful; reverent
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
to beat time; to mark time
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
cross mark; demerit mark; an X
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
to knock out (e.g. homer); to slam; to send flying (e.g. a ball); to wallop (someone)
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
full-course dinner; multicourse meal
to be sloppy; to be lazy; to be worn out; to be exhausted; to be worn out (e.g. equipment); to have stopped working
clear solution; clean decision
everyone; each and every one (of you); ladies and gentlemen
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom
matter; thing; affair; circumstance
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
accessory; fittings; appurtenances
full-time househusband; stay-at-home dad
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case; be that as it may
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
first thing in the morning
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to bump heads; to bump into each other; to collide head-on; to meet by chance; to encounter; to run into
to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow