entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
to rebuke; to scold harshly
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
one-by-one; separately; in detail
to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish
busy; having no (free) time
postwar period; period after Second World War
(divine) punishment; curse; retribution
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
to become better; to improve
to be troublesome; to require the aid and labour of others
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to feel itchy; to itch; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
aimless; rambling; desultory; casual
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
cold; indifferent; unfriendly; unsympathetic; unkind
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad