lots of; a ton of; a mountain of; piles of; heaps of; so many
to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
puncture; flat tyre (tire); blowout; bursting; overflowing; being jammed (e.g. phone lines)
at once; right away; promptly; quickly; right now; this instant
bugling (sound); honking; grumbling; complaining; car; automobile
to notify; to advise; (arch.) to know; (arch.) to reign; (arch.) to govern (a country)
continuing from beginning to end; continuous run; appetizer; starter; performance of an entire play
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
to allot; to assign; to give; to provide; to fit to; to fasten to
to send (a person or thing) to; to deliver; to escort
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
irritating; aggravating; upsetting; maddening; infuriating; exasperating
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
view; opinion; finding; findings
leader; guide; mentor; coach
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
to feel deeply ashamed (of)
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
melancholy air; anxious look; traces of sorrow; gloom
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
(large) parrot (incl. the cockatoo)
neat and clean; tidy; trim
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
standing at attention; standing stiffly upright
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to; to attend
certainly; absolutely; (not even) a little bit; diligently
to leave word; to leave a message
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
late at night; at a late hour
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
to get change back; to be more than enough
furnishings; implements; equipment
to be one's ruin; to do harm; to cause trouble; to have negative consequences; to bring about a bad outcome