to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
to talk; to chat; to chatter
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
fall; sinking; surrender; capitulation
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to go out and away; to leave
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
firm; strong; solid; stable
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
to be surprised; to be astonished
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
lower part; foot; lower direction; left part of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage right (actor's POV)
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to fight to the bitter end
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
to be conspicuous; to stand out
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
first meeting; first contest between
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
such ... as; or some such
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather