to move (something) to another location; to change the position of; to rearrange; to replace; to exchange; to switch
devastating; catastrophic; crushing
to twirl; to spin; to fiddle with; to change (e.g. wording)
triple; treble; threefold; three-ply; triplicate
rare; extraordinary; singular
welcome rain; beneficial rain; blessed rain; rain that comes after a drought
simpleton; dimwit; sluggard
stupid brat; son of a bitch
to be taken ill; to be addicted to; to become absorbed in; to give oneself up (to)
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
archaic word; obsolete word; old saying; old adage; old language; ancient language
enlightening; deep; meaningful; profound; subtle; rich in nuance
original home; birthplace; originator
courtesy; etiquette; formality; (religious) observance; ritual; rite
becoming a mere shell; becoming a dead letter; losing (one's) substance; being reduced to a formality
to dilute; to water down; to thin; to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down
to die out; to become extinct
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
to blossom; to flower; to bloom; to flower (of a civilization, talent, etc.); to flourish; to become widespread
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
cannot bear (doing); cannot bring oneself (to do); reluctant (to do)
directly managed store (as opposed to a distributor)
poor (quality, conditions, etc.); bad; inferior; poor-quality
to bring disgrace (dishonor, dishonour) on; to fling mud at; to put to shame
married woman; another's wife
chastity; virtue; fidelity; feminine modesty
hard to get; hard to come by
to be of an overly talkative disposition since birth; (lit.) to be born mouth first
indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
document containing instructions; prescription
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
unreasonable; absurd; irrational; very
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
mature; experienced; precocious; mature for one's age
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
groundless fear; thinking too much; making too much of
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
to get change back; to be more than enough
pardon me for leaving (first)