veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
ticklish; embarrassed; awkward; ill at ease (esp. when receiving public praise)
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
serious; not joking; straight
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
shopping; purchased goods
carrying on one's back (e.g. baby); piggyback ride
black sheep (of a family); ostracism
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
in a hurry; hastily; in feverish haste
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
physical work; manual labour (labor)
getting (something); obtaining; scoring (goal, point, etc.)
to relax one's mind; to feel relaxed; to become remiss; to cease paying careful attention
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
speaking fondly about one's sweetheart (spouse, girlfriend, etc.); going on about one's love affairs
one's fate (fortune) as concerns love
break (in the weather, esp. rain or snow); interval of clear weather; patch of blue sky; (arch.) period of serenity
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
control; check; restraint; inhibition
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
to be detained; to take time
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
physical punishment; beating; smacking; severe scolding; chastisement; discipline
authenticity; credibility