probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
it's been a long time; long time no see
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
division of work; sharing out the work; splitting into groups (e.g. to search for someone); separating into parties
pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small
carrot (Daucus carota); Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
bell pepper (esp. green); green pepper; sweet pepper; capsicum
wheat; barley; oat (oats)
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
standard; criterion; norm; average; the norm; the ordinary
patriarch; head of a family
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
to worry (about); to be worried (about); to be troubled (by); to be pained (by); to be distressed (by)
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
carrying voice; well-projected voice
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
blame; censure; rebuke; reproof
polite; courteous; civil; friendship; (sexual) intimacy
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
audience (with someone of high standing)
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill