to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
from A to Z; in every particular; all without exception; in everything; through and through; (lit.) from one to ten
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away
worn-out; run-down; beat-up; shabby; dilapidated
cancelling (a debt); forgiving (a debt); being even; forgetting (what was said or done); pretending (something never happened)
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
ingredient; component; composition
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
to put on a patronizing air
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
while; even though; despite
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
treatment (of a person); dealing with
in that manner; like that
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
placid; composed; serene; big-hearted; broad-minded; magnanimous
nth district of a town; nth city block
butcher's shop; butcher; meat shop
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
to lie down; to throw oneself down
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
tourist; traveler; traveller; visitor
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
to become better; to improve
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
troublesome; annoying; complicated
constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone
evil spirit (that possesses someone); demon; devil
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to leverage (skills, attributes, experience, etc.); to restore (a deleted passage; in proofreading)
actual profit; practical use; benefit
drinking party; get-together (usu. involving alcoholic drinks)
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
cost of a meal (or meals)
(talk of a) moneymaking scheme; moneymaking idea; get-rich-quick proposal
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)