scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
series of battles; successive battles
appropriate time to do (something); occasion when (something) must be done
this and that; various things
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
deep emotion; strong feelings
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
bout (in sports, etc.); match; effort; initiative; dealing with
area; zone; (lit.) belt (of land)
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection
never mind!; don't worry about it
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
talk; story; conversation
first and last (time, chance, etc.); (the) only
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
to shuffle one's feet; to trample underfoot
to grow fond of; to grow attached to; to become enamoured with
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
corporate warrior (exceptionally dedicated and hard-working employee)
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
cave; cavern; den; grotto
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
to dismantle; to demount; to take something away; to detach
exchangeable; convertible; transferable; replaceable
the deceased; deaths; persons killed
to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability