extra charge; specially reduced charge
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
parenthood; parent or someone with children on the way (esp. an expecting mother); (of a fish) containing roe (eggs)
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
flustered; flurried; (shocked) speechless
love birds; sickeningly sweet and soppy couple
place for relaxation and refreshment
ideal weather (for some action, event, etc.); perfect day
hollow; mid-air; air; sky
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
spray; mist (not meteorological)
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
it is to be regretted that ...; it is a pity that ...; it is unfortunately that ...
practicality; utility; usefulness
another point; another goal; another run
marking; grading; scoring
second (party to an agreement); the B party (e.g. in a contract); stylish; chic; strange; quaint
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
with a click (door sound); with tenseness or firmness
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs
government worker; public servant; civil servant
the sixth sense; intuition; hunch
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
end of the fiscal year; end of the school year
to check; to stop; to keep back
exemption; exoneration; discharge
taxpayers' (precious) money; hard-earned tax money; heavy tax; conscription; compulsory military service
preferential treatment; special treatment; discrimination; express delivery; special delivery
this year; this fiscal year; this school year
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
personal bankruptcy; voluntary bankruptcy
form; method; system; formula
beginning of autumn; beginning of fall