not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
basic policy; fundamental policy; fundamental plan of action
to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails
make; workmanship; preparation
occupation; calling; livelihood
ignorant of the ways of the world
continuance; survival; persistence; retention; duration
to bind; to file; to finish (a dish) by pouring beaten egg into the broth; to sew up; to stitch together
you're lying; yeah, right; liar; fibber
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
to depend (on the situation); to be handled case by case
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
to get tired of (doing); to lose interest in
characteristic; like oneself; worthy of oneself
movements; bearing; deportment; carriage; behavior; behaviour
to find fault with other people rather than oneself; (for the pot) to call the kettle black
supporter (e.g. wrist supporter); athletic supporter; jockstrap; supporter (esp. of soccer); backer
gaudy; flashy; showy; glittery; sparkly; shiny
moment by moment; hour by hour
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
one side; one party; the other side; one (of a pair); the other (one); the mate
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
to crunch; to masticate; to simplify; to explain plainly
Satan; the Devil; diabolo (juggling prop); Chinese yo-yo
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
closing time; lockup; curfew
frying or baking something thick (e.g. thick omelette)
on the light side (weight); (relative) lightness
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
right and wrong; good and evil
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
applicant; candidate; volunteer