reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
father; dad; husband; you; he
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
feeling; sense; impression
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
un-; non-; negative prefix
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
the other day; a few days ago
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
maid; helper; help; assistance
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
mottled spinefoot (Siganus fuscescens, species of Western Pacific rabbitfish); dusky rabbitfish; sandy spinefoot
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
article; news story; report; account
to chase; to run after; to pursue
Brighton (Britain); Blyton
medicine manufacture; drug manufacture