being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
birds of a feather flock together
invitation; introduction; temptation
private funds; own funds; private property
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
immediate (effect, result, etc.); instant; instantaneous; prompt
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
heart; guts; nerve; central part
complete; whole; perfect; safe
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
dancing or jumping for joy
bad mannered; naughty; misbehaving
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
intention; idea; inclination; wish
ill will; malice; evil intent
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
audience (with a person of high standing)
to begin some form of lifestyle
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to comfort; to console; to amuse
pasturing; letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
one's class (and legal domicile)
to show one's true colors (colours); to expose one's faults; to give oneself away
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to frame; to falsely accuse of a crime