to repeat a mistake (of somebody); to make the same mistake as that of ...; (lit.) to follow the rut (left by someone else)
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
gross (i.e. 12 dozen); gross (i.e. not net); total; gross score (in golf)
blankety-blank; bleep; yada yada; xxx
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
outskirts (of a town); edge (of a town); just outside the city limits
in bad taste; vulgar; tasteless
partaking; participating; taking part in; sharing (something with someone)
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
independent (esp. in politics); non-partisan
dear me; I mean; or rather
(poor) treatment; (bad) behavior; behaviour; action; act
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
circulation; dissemination
to get moldy (mouldy); to get musty; to develop mildew
of no interest; not interested
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
noninclusion in a team; not being chosen to play
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
social game; social network game
to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
six o'clock; six periods of a day (morning, midday, afternoon, evening, midnight, late night)