useless; worthless; half-man (esp. upper body); (arch.) half day (e.g. when working)
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
else; in addition; besides
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
matter for congratulation (wedding, pregnancy, birth, etc.); happy event
notice; notification; announcement; disclosure; declaration
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
encircled flower seal (equiv. of a gold star awarded to children for good work at school)
craving; longing; thirsting
these days; nowadays; recently
what do you want?; can I help you?
position; job; employment; opening
longing for; burning desire
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
labor; labour; work; Labour Party
permanent employment; being hired as a regular employee; non-trial appointment
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
(corporate) restructuring; downsizing; laying off (workers)
shop, bar, etc. where live jazz, pop, rock, etc. is performed; live music club
to ask for too much; to expect too much
I don't want to boast but
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
to shut one's eyes; to close one's eyes; to turn a blind eye (to); to close one's eyes (to); to die
part of a building where water is circulated (kitchen, bathroom, etc.); wet area
trembling with excitement
with a snap; with a crack
tending a store; salesperson; sales clerk; shop assistant
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
to fire (from a job); to sack; to dismiss
GI (soldier in the US Army); G.I.
splashing (water); splashing about; vigorously; generously (e.g. pouring sauce); greatly (using or making money)
lingering (usu. feeling, emotion, etc.); continuing (to); still (...)
to want; to wish for; (arch.) to request; (arch.) to demand; (arch.) to seek; (arch.) to search for
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on