(adv) at first
at the outset
beginning
(exp,vs-i) to fire from a job
(exp) (1) to be sacked
to be fired
to be dismissed
(2) to be beheaded
(n) (comp) cyclically
periodically
(adv) crosswise
(exp) repeatedly
(exp) repeatedly
(adv) mainly
(P)
(adv) in the twinkling of an eye
in a flash
(exp) to state in order
to sequence
(exp) to be started
to get underway
(exp) to be started
to get underway
(exp) to run mad after a girl
(exp) to go to bed
to be sick in bed
to be laid up
(exp) stay calm
don't be rushed
don't be flustered
(exp) to take up employment
(exp) to dominate (usu. one's husband)
(exp) to go to bed
(exp) bolt from the blue
great surprise
(exp,v5u) to be pleased with
to suit
(exp,v5m) to be pleased with
to suit
(exp) to imagine
(adv) as a reminder
(adv) inwardly
secretly
(exp) to be true to nature
to be lifelike
(adv) headlong
head over heels
(adv) right in half
(exp,v5r) to be divinely skilled
(exp) to disobey one's parents
(exp) (1) to master (e.g. a skill)
to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle)
to acquire (e.g. a habit)
(2) to retain