eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
to say; to be called; to do
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to have a rumor circulating
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
to go past; to pass; to pass by
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
to chase; to run after; to pursue
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
chief; main; principal; important
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
rapid development; rapid unfolding
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
several years standing; over several years
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
narcissism; self-absorption; self-intoxication
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time