…used to refer to a man, boy, or male animal previously mentioned or easily identified…
…the chemical element of atomic number 2, an inert gas which is the lightest member of the noble gas series…
…a written representation of ‘he or she’ used as a neutral alternative to indicate someone of either sex…
…used after direct speech in reporting someone’s part in a conversation…
…(1905–74), English novelist and short-story writer; full name Herbert Ernest Bates. He is noted for novels such as The Darling Buds of May (1958)…
…used to convey that a specified person is behaving unwisely…
…I (or he, she, etc.) do not know…
…as effectively as possible under the circumstances…
…used to indicate that someone feels no interest or concern…
…at least (appended to a statement about a person’s age)…
…have the capacity or potential (to do something)…
…get over a bad experience by distancing oneself from it…
…used to convey the speaker’s opinion that a reaction is appropriate or unsurprising…
…with baffling speed…
…used to convey that someone has an easy life without realizing how easy it is…
…used to express disapproval of someone who expects to receive financial support or other benefits without doing any work…
…used to convey strong temptation to do something, typically from annoyance or irritation…
…be sensible, self-possessed, and aware of how to deal with difficult situations…
…be due for retribution on account of something bad that one has done…
…according to one’s inclination…
…used to indicate how much someone has in their favour or to their advantage…
…be very shocked or surprised by a sudden attack or event…
…used to imply in an ironic or resigned way that someone’s wishes or expectations are unlikely to be fulfilled…
…do what one advises others to do…
…attempt something difficult before one has grasped the basic skills…
…grasp the basic skills before attempting something more difficult…
…used to convey that the presence of a particular quality or feeling is clearly revealed by a person’s expression…
…before one can do anything…
…delay or vacillation may have unfortunate or disastrous consequences…
…used to indicate willingness to do or experience something new…
…what right or authority do I (or you, he, etc.) have to do something…
…regarded as sexually promiscuous or of doubtful moral character…
…people have spiritual as well as physical needs…
