dropout; quitter; deserter
nothing new; same as always; an old story; nothing new about it; not the first time it has happened
don't worry; no worries; never mind
to be lost in lust for riches; to throw all caution and conscience away in pursuit of riches
to begin to catch (attention, etc.); to begin to collect
bulletin board; notice board; billboard; roadside sign; sign on a post, usu. wooden, esp. containing information about a sight, warning, congratulations, etc.
portrait; likeness; sketch (of a face)
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
especially; particularly; unusually; (arch.) additionally
Karroo (South Africa); Carew
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
to pack (in box); to drive to wall
sudden turn; sudden change; (suddenly occurring) accident; emergency
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
to finish; to end; to be completed; to fulfill one's obligations
sacred profession; holy orders; vocation; ministry
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
shepherd's song; pastoral poem; pastoral song; pastoral
to be soldierly; to be martial
underwear; underclothes; lingerie; chemise; singlet
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to die; to decease; to perish; to pass away
maar (broad, shallow volcanic crater); marc (brandy distilled from pomace wine); marl (unconsolidated lime-rich rock)
(another person's) younger sister
expression of one's feelings; pouring out one's heart
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to make (a promise); to conclude (a contract); to act as a go-between; to act as mediator; to curry favour with
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive