to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
(very) patient; persevering
slaughter (of animals for meat); butchery
innocence; being not guilty
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
having a meal (before doing something); fortifying oneself with a meal
to play a leading role; to play a central part
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
dependence (on alcohol, drugs, etc.)
loitering; roaming; sauntering; wandering about; prowling
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
sharp ear; long ears; ability to remember everything one hears
to be found; to be discovered
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to mix; to stir; to blend
to take over; to hand over
registration; accession; register; entry; record
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
shopping; purchased goods
repair; mending; fixing; servicing