... is the reason; ... is my excuse
as you see; as you can see
causing a stir; causing a commotion; making a fuss; troublemaker; person who causes a stir
remote countryside; boondocks; the sticks; middle of nowhere
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
something like ...; something called ...
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
you could say; you might say; verging on the
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
council (consultatory, advisory); board of trustees
chair; chairman; chairperson; speaker (of an assembly); president (of a council, senate, etc.)
to fire (from a job); to sack; to dismiss
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
jewel; precious stone; gem
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
pharmacy; drugstore; chemist's (shop); hospital pharmacy; dispensary
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
thieving cat; adulterer; homewrecker
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
immigration; emigration; immigrant; emigrant
silver (Ag); silver (color); silver (medal, prize, etc.); silver coin; silver general; bank; (arch.) money
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
(another's) son; boy; young master; green young man from a well-to-do family; young man innocent of the ways of the world
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
milk; breast; pole loop (on a flag, banner, etc.)
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished
to scrape off; to shave off