to cut up; to cut and discard; to eliminate systematically (in fault-finding); to isolate
season (e.g. fruit, fish); in vogue; popular; fresh
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
next-door neighbors; (living, sitting) next to each other
single-mother household; fatherless family
to couch (a sword); to look at cynically or ironically; (arch.) to stand ready (to do); (arch.) to adopt a formal attitude
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
failure story; horror story
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
age difference; disparity in age; age gap
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
let sleeping dogs lie; wake not a sleeping lion; (lit.) the spirit you do not approach will not curse you
haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
blank space; margin; blank canvas
ornamental writing (esp. initial letters); decorative lettering; fancy script
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
everything; for (to) everything; (in) anything
try; attempt; try (rugby)
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
to begin; to set about; to start
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name