to be able to reduce the price; to be able to be reduced
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; to appear on the cover of a magazine
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
hello; good day; good afternoon
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
drunkard; heavy drinker; boozer
being good-for-nothing; useless person
almost every day; almost daily
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
sorry; excuse me; thank you
to raise one's voice; to shout
physical condition; state of health; shape
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
vitality; (one's) life force
complete recovery of health
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
(nature of a) crime; (criminal) charge
discipline; punishment; reprimand
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; inquiry (about someone's health); letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; get-well letter
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
emergency alert; critical alert; emergency warning
written apology; written statement of regret
self restraint; moderating one's own behavior; confinement (esp. to one's home); house arrest; suspension (from work or school)
manipulation of information; spin
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
not a word to anyone; keep it secret; mum's the word
throat; important part; vital area
encouragement; spurring (on); cheering (on)
to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death); to say (for posterity); to utter last words; to leave some things unsaid
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
creepy (feeling); uneasy (feeling); bad (feeling); giving one the creeps; hideous; scaring
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
to settle (in a place); to settle down
host; landlord; innkeeper
to lie in wait; to wait for an opportunity to hurt someone; (lit.) to sharpen one's fangs
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step