to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
to rain incessantly; to downpour
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
hail; sleet; chilly rain; freezing rain
document; official papers
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
peace (esp. of the world); tranquillity; calm
drop (e.g. of water); drip
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
to share (life's) joys and sorrows (with); to share the good and the bad (with); to stick together through thick and thin
support; backing; patronage
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
accounting; finance; bill (at a restaurant); check; accountant; treasurer
inspection; audit; judgement; judgment
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
straight-laced person; stubborn person
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
on the brink of collapse; in a state of near-collapse
self-deprecating; self-mocking
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
thoughtless; rash; hasty; imprudent
conviction; belief; confidence
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
good-for-nothing; worthless