older sister; lass; young lady
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
to detest; to abhor; to loathe
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
innocent; cherubic; childlike
new discovery; new invention
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to call; to summon; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to buy
assertion; declaration; affirmation
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
may ... be with you; may there be ...
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
one revolution; one rotation
to dance; to perform dance steps
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
time; labour; payment (for labour); pay; tedious job; troublesome job
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
underpants; pants; briefs; trousers (esp. women's); jodhpurs; breeches
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
non-prescription glasses (worn as a fashion accessory); fake glasses; lensless glasses
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
defined style; predetermined style; official style; rule
generic; general purpose; all-purpose
within the country; inside the county; domestic; home; internal
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
peace preservation; security; safety
for work; in a manner related to work
(theatrical) fighting scene
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but