to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
both; both sides; both parties
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to listen attentively to; to be lost in
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
question; inquiry; enquiry
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
smoothly; easily; readily
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
difficult to be (in a place); not feeling like staying
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
(inflected) end of a word; end of a sentence
to throw at; to turn; to raise
family; members of a family
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
out of one's league; facing a too tough opponent; outclassed
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
regular; regular member (e.g. of football team, etc.); regular (petrol, gasoline)
special radio or television programme; television special
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
strength; power; proficiency; ability
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
attachment; adhesion; tenacity; fixation; obsession
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen