to read a large number (of); to read widely; to read everything that one can lay one's hands on (usu. of specific type, genre)
to embezzle; to misappropriate; to peculate; to accustom oneself to using; to use for a long time
to have (a) potential for ...; to have it in one to do
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to escape from; to get out
to pour into; to wash down; to insert (e.g. into a data stream)
out of control; uncontrollable
living necessities; everyday commodities; daily commodities; everyday goods; subsistence goods
price increase; rise in price
executives; top management; governing body
repeated at intervals; every other (day, week, month, ...)
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
matter of the highest priority; top priority; first priority
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
to cut with scissors; to put scissors to; to punch (e.g. ticket); to prune (e.g. shrub)
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
like father, like son; (lit.) you can't fight blood
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)
the facts; the truth; the true state of affairs; in truth; in fact; in reality
naked; nude; unvarnished (e.g. truth); plain (e.g. fact); frank
concrete; tangible; material
liner; regularly scheduled ship
place for boarding vehicles; bus stop; bus terminal; railway platform; taxi stand; jetty
son (of others); boy; young master; green young man from a well-to-do family; young man innocent of the ways of the world
point of compromise; common ground
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
black swan (Cygnus atratus)
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
inscrutable; incomprehensible
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
soaking (wet); wringing; dripping; drenched
to call again; to call someone back
neutral zone; demilitarized zone
bloodshot eyes; (doing something in a) frenzy