association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
stubbornly; firmly; determinedly; obstinately; resolutely; adamantly
to cite as an example; to refer to; to quote
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
senior; older; third-year kindergarten student
lodging (house); accommodation; hotel; housing (for government employees)
draft; draught; cold air entering through the crack of a door or window; cooling off of a relationship; draft of cold air between two persons
adding (an extra amount); increasing; tacking on (a charge)
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
including (a cost) in a total calculation; appropriating (a sum of money); recording; allocating; booking
renovation (e.g. a house); redecoration; refurbishment; makeover; alteration (e.g. of clothes); re-tailoring
general affairs; general business; manager; director; adjutant general
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
estimate; estimation; valuation; quotation
inexperienced person; young person; novice; greenhorn
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods
(another's) daughter; young lady
every person; every mouth; every entrance
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
round; spherical; circular
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
remote place; backcountry; the sticks; hinterland
deletion; elimination; erasure; striking out
utter fool; complete idiot; absolute moron
delivery; transfer; hand-over
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
office hours; business hours; working hours
construction; framework; erection; assembly; organization; organisation
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
stature; body height; one's means; one's status; one's ability
to assemble; to put together; to set up; to form (words, sentences, etc.)
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
fundraising; financing; cash flow
dishonouring (a bill); dishonoring; bouncing (a cheque, check); non-payment
to not believe one's ears