pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
to suffer mentally; to be in emotional pain
same room; sharing a room; occupying the same room
to find a solution (after struggle)
to smash down; to beat in
learning about the world; preparation for life in the community; work experience
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
to solicit; to demand; to extort
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
to come apart at the seams; to be ripped; to begin to open; to begin to bloom; to smile broadly; to break into a smile
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
sincerity; true heart; devotion
locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition
to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult
right of access; access permission; access right
the most helpful advice may be difficult to listen to; (lit.) good medicine tastes bitter
to gain traction; to develop momentum; to get a boost; to pick up steam
dishonouring (a bill); dishonoring; bouncing (a cheque, check); non-payment
revolving payments; payment via multiple installments
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
nine times; twisting around many times
to fall apart; to collapse; to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; (arch.) to fall apart (one's body or health)
B class; B grade; second rate
to degenerate; to lapse into
work experience; work history
to get slightly dirty (all over)
two colours; two varieties; two types
house built on sand; house of cards
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
two classes; double; two sets
colourless; colorless; achromatic; neutral (position); impartial
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
deadly disease; sickness unto death
utterance; speaking; vocalization; leading a group of people (in cheering, singing, etc.)
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)