to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
to perform some process; to apply some treatment; to revise; to correct
seasoning; flavour; flavor
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (of a cat)
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
yearned for; longed for; missed
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
talking about memories; reminiscences
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
good humour (humor); good mood
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
such; like that; in that way
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
scene; spectacle; sight; view
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
inside one's heart; in one's mind
regular customer; valued client
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time
it's been a long time; long time no see
please excuse the intrusion; I'm coming in
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)