because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
deep inside; innermost place
mask of a devil; startling appearance; devil's face
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
cool (of temperature); refreshing; clear (of sound, objects, etc.); bright; composed; calm (demeanour)
(not) at all; completely; utterly; very; extremely
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
all over; all over the place; everywhere
working one's employees hard; being a slave-driver
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
economic strength; economic power; economic might
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
completely; thoroughly; decisively; unsparingly; beyond recognition; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)
neither this nor that; being at a loss; humming and hawing; shilly-shallying
respect and affection; love and respect
to pester someone (e.g. to buy something)
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
snide remark; insinuation; sly dig; disguised reproach; indirect criticism
encouragement; spurring (on); cheering (on)
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
resentment; indignation; anger
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
excellent; very good; exultant; elated
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
hammer; mallet; sledgehammer; gavel