staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
skip (bounding forward with alternate hops on each foot); skipping (over); skip (captain of a curling team); skipper
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
to make merry; to be festive
one's share; one's portion
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
proper; right; reasonable
ornamental (foliage) plant; houseplant
to water (a plant, a flower etc.)
confections; sweets; candy; cake
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
none other than; ... himself; ... herself
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
physical condition; state of health
afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
obstinate; stubborn; obdurate; headstrong; willful; perverse
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
close; intimate; on good terms
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
to go out and away; to leave
to chase; to run after; to pursue
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
had better ...; had better not ...
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)