to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
one who knows little often repeats it
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
inside and outside; interior and exterior; inside and outside the country; home and abroad; around; about
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
will; testament; last request
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
to lie down; to throw oneself down
shoes strictly prohibited
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
huff!; yo-heave-ho!; heigh-ho; to butter up; to suck up to
to increase; to add to; to augment
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to be blind to one's shortcomings; to play innocent
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
meow; miaow; cat; kitty; pussy cat
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
moulting season; molting season
mating season; estrus (oestrus); estrum; the rut
the place for; the time for; the level of
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
spouse; wife; husband; partner
sexy; popular; well-liked
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
to give up; to admit defeat; to throw in the towel
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane