to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
throwing stones; slingshot; sling
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
to be needed; to be wanted
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
elder sister; older female friend
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
how; in what way; how about
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
serious; not joking; straight
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
leader of a delegation (body, party)
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
a little bit; a little while
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
to call in; to invite; to bring in
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
time; hour; period; class
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving