time of emergency; (in an) emergency
on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
male carer (at a nursery school, children's home, etc.); childcare worker
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
to become enthusiastic; to have a crush (on); to lose one's head (to); to become earnest
green (colour); green (energy, car, etc.); environmentally friendly; greenland; green space; green (on a golf course)
jack-off material; something to masturbate to
popular person; favorite; favourite
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
to crumble away; to collapse
furious facial expression
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
clear writing; specification
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
mobile home; camper-van; RV
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
manufacturing cost; production cost
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
short supply; supply shortage
condition; state (of health); appearance
investigation (e.g. by police or prosecutors); examination; inquiry; enquiry
direct control; direct supervision
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
(one's) life is not in danger; not life-threatening
path through forest; woodland path; logging road
using every trick (in the book)
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold