good luck charm; uttered when using magic; abracadabra; presto
to make the sign of the cross; to bless oneself; to cross oneself
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
decoration; ornament; trimmings
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
to be attentive to small details; to be attentive to others (or others' concerns); to have one's mind turn groundlessly to something negative
careless; thoughtless; hasty; rash
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
an issue being settled; a case being closed
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
medical and pharmaceutical products; medicinal supplies; drugs; pharmaceuticals; medicine
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
but; however; provided that
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
odds and ends; all; every
anger; offence; offense; rage; taking offense; taking offence
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
rather; better; instead; if anything
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
stock; products; stolen goods; loot; spoils