to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
with a clashing or clanging sound
to get twisted; to get crooked; to become twisted (of a mind, relationship, etc.); to become warped; to become troubled; to become complicated
to get between; to be caught in
canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
molar (tooth); grinder; premolar
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
to make an appearance; to show up
assembling (in full force); muster; lining up; gathering; getting together
one or two; a few; small number
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
newly appointed; inaugural
on the contrary; rather; instead; all the more
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
price increase; rise in price
first year; initial (year)
annual general meeting; AGM
attendance; presence; appearance
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
to make a speech; to address
although I say; although one might say; although called
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
to kill; to choke the life out of
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
flaunting; showing off; display (of power, wealth, etc.); ostentation
chair; chairman; chairperson; speaker (of an assembly); president (of a council, senate, etc.)
to spit out; to eject; to dump