to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
in low spirits; dejected; sad
payment (for labour); pay; charge; wages
the way back; the way home; return trip
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
(clenched) fist; knuckles
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to speak; to say; to vocalize
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
to apologize; to apologise
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
copy; duplicate; facsimile; transcript
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
details; particulars; detailed; minute; detailed statement
number of long thin objects (movies, TV programs, baseball games, etc.) (programmes)
complete set; all; everything
(arch.) to be; (arch.) to be (location); sum of money
tenacious; persevering; persistent; sticky
contriving (to raise funds, to find time, etc.); working out (a solution)
price reduction; discount
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
white paper; flyleaf; blank paper; clean slate; lack of prior opinion, positions, etc.; scratch
tough measure; firm step; strong measure
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
such; like that; in that way
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
to pay with one's own money; to pay out of one's own pocket
a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
risky; dangerous; insecure
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
real intention; true motive; true meaning
(being in) the red; deficit; red letter; red writing; corrections (by a teacher or proofreader) written in red