diversion; appropriation (e.g. of funds); misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts); recycling
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
irritating; troublesome; gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; heavy (weather); cloudy
vain person; ostentatious person; show-off
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
to deduct; to take away; to make allowances for something; to bear something in mind; to ebb and flow
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
to be stunned; to be surprised; (lit.) one's eyes turn into dots (like a cartoon character)
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
deduction in advance (of tax, interest, etc.)
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
flamboyant; extravagant; showy; attention-seeking
decoration; ornament; trimmings
(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently; (not) satisfactorily; (not) decently
in a great quantity; plentifully; greatly
having a weakness for fine clothes
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
chief; main; principal; important
negotiations; bargaining; dialogue; duet
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
rightly or wrongly; by all possible means
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
(please) look; see; (please) try to do
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
to make merry; to be festive
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
ban; prohibition; interdiction; injunction
one's way back; one's way home
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron