regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
that's true; of course; obviously
to run swiftly; to speed; to dash; to charge ahead (in pursuit of some goal); to push forward
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to hesitate to say; to hem and haw; to falter in one's speech; to be stuck for a word; to mumble
dilatorily; sluggishly; to take a lot of time; to become late; to take it easy
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
to shout (in anger); to yell
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
they; those guys; those fellows
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
half-wit; fool; simpleton
after that; afterwards; thereafter
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
what do you want?; can I help you?
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
blockhead; dunce; dimwit; dolt; slowcoach; slowpoke
(length of one's) step; stride; pace
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
rough; casual (clothing); rough; rough (sketch); draft
attire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury
interruption; discontinuance; suspension; cancellation (of a planned event); calling off
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean