to laugh (something) off; to dismiss with a laugh; to pooh-pooh
just the other day; quite recently
to come into focus; to be in focus; to be on the point
calling by name; designation; nomination
middle of the night; dead of night
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
school uniform for boys, often with stand-up collar, long jacket and loose trousers
humorous; funny; amusing; laughable; hilarious; comical
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
what do you want?; can I help you?
previous engagement; prior contract
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
other than; excluding; without
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
extremely familiar; very well-acquainted
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
one's turn for doing the sweeping (cleaning)
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
private room; single (room); room for one; (toilet) stall
clanging; empty; deserted
title of honour; title of honor
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
sharing an umbrella; under one umbrella; sketch of an umbrella with two names under it (equiv. of "X loves Y")
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
photo exhibition; exhibition of photographs; photograph exhibition; photographic exhibition
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
free-for-all; open-to-all; optional (to participate in); non-compulsory
combination; union; incorporation; congruence
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying