to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
more than usual (usu. time)
to make merry; to be festive
as soon as ...; just after ...; immediately after ...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting); probe; probing move
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
thought; consideration; thinking
integration; unification; unity; combination; consolidation; synthesis
one's own child; one's own children
(frustratingly) slow; tedious; sluggish; roundabout (e.g. explanation); exasperating; irritating
discord; trouble; dissension; disagreement; friction; conflict
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
to wear (a sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted with (a mission); to be charged with; to have (a quality, property, etc.); to have a trace of
as soon as possible; as quickly as possible; speedily; without delay; ASAP
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
as much as one can; as much as possible
feebleness; weakness; imbecility
performance of one's official duties
mixing; blending (e.g. spices); compounding (e.g. a medicine); making up; dispensing (a prescription); preparation
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
3rd day of the month; three days
machinery and materials; equipment; materials for manufacturing machinery
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
about this time; about now
sour (expression); (lit.) as if having chewed on a bitter bug
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious
it's probably so; it stands to reason
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
urgent business; pressing need; imperative
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
to sow seeds; to sow the seeds of ... (e.g. conflict)
to set about in earnest; to make a strenuous effort; to put one's back into (doing)