quick to take a hint; very responsive; quick on the uptake
globalization; globalisation
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to let loose (e.g. a fart); to utter (e.g. a lie); to do
person obsessed with thoughts of sex
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
change (for a purchase); toilet splashback
study; diligence; discount; reduction
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to be found; to be discovered
surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
younger people; future generations
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
had better ...; had better not ...
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
don't you think?; indicates question