notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
decline; downturn; drop; (mental) depression; low spirits
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
no; that's wrong; it's not like that; isn't it?; wasn't it?
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
being good at conversation; good talker; conversationalist
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to people
being a good listener; good listener
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
with a screech; with a squeak; with a squeal
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
to feel under pressure; to feel impatient; to be in a hurry
shopping; purchased goods
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; inquiry (about someone's health); letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; get-well letter
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
to get out of bed; to show a leg
(necessary) personnel; required person
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
slapping; splashing; splatting
to go to meet (someone); to go to pick up
cone (e.g. pine, hemlock)
to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
one's house; one's home; one's family; house
two people riding together (on a bike, etc.); riding double
violation of the law; legal violation
to carry (a child) on one's back
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
idle talk; chit-chat; gossip
electricity bill; electric bill