collection of books; (personal) library
steel; steal (baseball, basketball)
mil (one thousandth of an inch); mill
burning at the stake; burning to death
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
use; utility; profit; gain
relief; aid; help; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
magnanimity; tolerance; large eyes
that day; the very same day
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
lung disease; chest trouble; pulmonary tuberculosis
recuperation; medical treatment
how long; how much; to what extent