to put to sleep; to lay (something) on its side
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
to get a lump in one's throat; to overflow with feelings; to be overwhelmed with emotion
headlong rush; rushing recklessly
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
cannot be helped; unavoidable
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
retirement; retiring (from a race, match, etc.); dropping out
unsteadily (walking); waddling; staggeringly; totteringly
to give up; to admit defeat; to throw in the towel
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
God only knows; it's anyone's call; heaven knows
try; attempt; try (rugby)
switching off (e.g. electricity); turning off (e.g. water); off-season; offset; off-road; off-line; off (the price)
embezzlement; misappropriation; pocketing; stealing
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
American; American-style (weak) drip coffee
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
a few hours; several hours; about two to six hours
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
severe; strict; tough; hard
share; portion; quota; cut
bloodstained; bloody; covered with blood
adding up; totalling; totaling
thin (e.g. air); diluted; sparse; lacking (e.g. empathy); deficient; insufficient (e.g. zeal)
to see through to the finish; to be seen to the end
deputy head; deputy director; vice chief (of something); executive officer (navy)
mutation; change; transition
diamond (mineral, gemstone); diamond; infield; diamond (card suit)