to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
with a plunge (of something sharp into something soft); with a thrust; with a stab; sullenly; sulkily; glumly
wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking
thin strips; matchstick-like strips; julienned ingredient
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
to get excited; to be roused (to action); to get the itch (to do)
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
(table) napkin; serviette; sanitary napkin; sanitary pad
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
translation; deciphering; decoding; translation
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
after that; afterwards; thereafter
to wrinkle up (one's eyebrows, one's nose); to furrow; to crimple
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
now that; since; so long as; because
confections; sweets; candy; cake
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
manufacturing; craftsmanship; making things by hand
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
retainer; attendant; escort
prospective client; sales lead
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
to be mad about; to be hooked on
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
(your) daughter; young woman
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager