to dig up; to unearth; to uncover
verbal message; word (from someone)
objection; dissent; protest
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
bolt from the blue; great surprise
every evening; every night
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
interruption; suspension; break
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
directions; instructions; orders; command
temporary employee placement
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; you can't solve a problem without making some sacrifice
rag; scrap; fault (esp. in a pretense, pretence); defect; run-down; shabby
way; method; means; resource; course
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
interior design; interior; upholstery
letter breaking off with someone; Dear John letter
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
a woman is as fickle as autumn weather
the place for; the time for; the level of
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
end; tip; extremities; terminal
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
to pile up; to stack up; to accumulate
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to change one's place of residence; to migrate; to move