residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
bet; wager; stake; gamble
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
older sister; elder sister
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
out (of a ball; in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
companion; partner; spouse
connection; link; relationship
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
obvious; (as) clear as day; plain to see
emergency; extreme; great; extraordinary
to push into; to stuff into; to be enthusiastic (about); to be crazy (about); to get excited; to be stirred up
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
intensely; severely; strictly; tightly; compactly; closely
special training; intensive training; crash course
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
opportunity to show off; showplace
to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; node (of a plant stem); joint
caller; visitor; company; guest
(one's) younger brother; foolish younger brother
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
carefree; free from worry
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
use; utilization; utilisation; application
once again; yet again; (there you go) again
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk