to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
contrived; false-sounding
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
having lost face; in a bind
to order; to command; to appoint
proposal; proposition; suggestion
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
chief; main; principal; major
direct import; direct importation
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
Islamic world; Muslim world
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
if you think about it; come to think of it
to look forward to something
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
cooperation; collaboration
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
small saucepan; small pot
writing implement; writing tool
prescription bag; pharmacy bag; small bottle for carrying gunpowder
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
simple work; repetitive job; unskilled work; menial work
supporter (e.g. wrist supporter); athletic supporter; jockstrap; supporter (esp. of soccer); backer
throat lozenge; cough drop
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
patisserie; pastry shop; French-style pastry
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to make use of; to lend money
intimacy; affection; familiarity