deadly serious; deadly earnest
treating someone like a child
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
utter fool; complete idiot; absolute moron
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
to return a punch; to strike back; to hit (the ball) straight back; to plow up; to plough up; to renovate (cotton fabric)
companion; comrade; escort; member of a party; fellow traveller; fellow traveler
to jump on (a horse); to jump onto (a bus, train, etc.); to jump into (a taxi)
running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to read the situation; to sense the mood; to read the room
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
tips of one's hair; hair ends
to grieve over; to mourn; to lament
things one is carrying; things one has on one's person; thing one owns; one's property; mistress; lover
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
to think constantly about; to dwell on
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
shopping; purchased goods
confections; sweets; candy; cake
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; part-timer
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
sightseeing; scout; patrol; watchtower; lookout
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel; castor; caster
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
email; mail; post; message (in an instant messaging application); instant message; male
outside the country; abroad
convenient; handy; useful
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable