to take up space; to occupy space
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
Autumnal Equinox Day (national holiday; September 22, 23 or 24)
jam-packed; packed in like sardines
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
bow-wow; woof; wah-wah; bawling; clamouring; clamoring
to spell; to write; to compose; to bind (e.g. documents); to patch
to just appear; to be half out; to be on the tip of one's tongue
nonchalant air; unruffled air
to set off an explosive; to start a fire under someone; to motivate someone with rough words
spell; charm; incantation; magic word
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
degassing; gas drainage; gas venting; letting off steam; letting out stress; letting out feelings
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
to point upward; to look upward; to improve
leaving hospital; discharge from hospital
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
at any time; at any moment; when; at what moment
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
delicious; appetizing; appetising
of all things (days, etc.)
word root (the smallest portion of a larger word that holds meaning)
completely; entirely; wholly
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
one's own work; making by oneself
snapping (e.g. fingers) sound; with a pop
to inlay; to insert; to plug in (to a formula); to immerse; to trick; to deceive
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
spoilt vote; faulty ballot
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
whenever you want; any time you like
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
qualifications; requirements; capabilities