v
(obsolete) To follow one's own opinion.
n
An incidental remark made quietly so as to be heard by the person to whom it is said and not by any others in the vicinity.
adj
(idiomatic) Synonym of lost in thought; distracted or daydreaming.
v
(slang) Be excited for; be in favour of.
v
(idiomatic) To function physically and mentally as one normally does.
v
(figuratively) To be one of the many experiences, both good and bad, that make up a full and complete life.
v
(idiomatic) To behave and conduct oneself in such a manner that others will give one respect.
v
Obsolete spelling of beet [(transitive, obsolete, dialect) To improve; to mend.]
v
(idiomatic) To go against the norm or the current stand of the main population; have a differing opinion from the majority.
v
(idiomatic) To behave, especially with respect to how one's speech, body language, facial expressions, and grooming convey one's opinion concerning oneself.
v
To survive a situation which would be expected to result in death.
v
(intransitive, idiomatic) To gain consciousness or self-control.
adj
Alternative form of comfortable in one's own skin [(idiomatic) Relaxed and confident in one's manner of presenting oneself and interacting with others; conveying the impression that one has a clear, satisfying understanding of one's own abilities and situation.]
v
(idiomatic) To focus one's attention on the circumstances of one's life which are pleasant or fortunate, especially with the intention of diverting one's thoughts from serious or disagreeable matters.
v
(African-American Vernacular, Southern US, auxiliary verb, taking a past tense) Used in forming the perfective aspect; have.
v
Alternative form of make a living [To earn enough income to support oneself and, if applicable, one's family.]
v
(idiomatic) To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
v
To become shy or withdrawn.
v
(idiomatic) To feel comfortable or normal; to be in one's usual mood or state of health.
v
(transitive, idiomatic) To be confident in being able to do something.
v
To take care of oneself without help.
v
(idiomatic) To learn, or attempt to learn, what kind of person one is and what one wants in life.
v
To acquire knowledge through failure or any other undesirable experience.
v
(intransitive) To use the awareness of what causes one to experience rapture as a guide for determining what constitutes authentic and proper living.
v
(obsolete, transitive) To mislead; seduce.
adv
(archaic) From; away; back or backward.
v
(slang, US, southeast) get along
v
(idiomatic) To be fooled; to fall for.
v
To attend to one's duties.
v
To decide to do something; especially after a period of hesitation.
n
Obsolete form of goodbye. [An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.]
v
(transitive, idiomatic, especially UK) To have.
v
Synonym of keep one's guard up
v
(colloquial) To be a sensible thinker capable of making sound decisions.
v
Alternative form of have one's head screwed on [(colloquial) To be a sensible thinker capable of making sound decisions.]
v
(idiomatic) To experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.
v
Used with other words to show that someone lacks an explanation for what he or she is doing or has done.
v
(reflexive) To take something freely; to serve oneself without restraint.
n
(UK, euphemistic) A difficult situation
v
(chiefly UK) To be introverted; to stay away from others.
v
(idiomatic) To avoid confusing or mixing up something; to keep something clear or organized.
v
(idiomatic) To maintain one's wits amidst confusing circumstances
v
(transitive, idiomatic) to mislead, to try to make someone believe a lie.
v
(transitive, idiomatic) to put oneself at the whim of, to bow down to
v
To spend time doing something enjoyable and lively; to earmark blocks of time to live life to the fullest.
v
To be thoroughly immersed in or concentrated on (something).
v
(idiomatic) To be tolerant; to enjoy the pleasures and opportunities which life offers and to allow others to do the same.
v
(idiomatic, transitive) To survive solely by consuming a certain thing.
n
(informal, idiomatic) Someone who is eccentric, nonconformist, or otherwise peculiar.
v
To act according to one's own desires, beliefs, etc. without anyone else's interference.
v
To live unashamedly according to one's personal beliefs and desires.
v
(colloquial) To be the perpetual focus of someone's thoughts, without knowing or desiring it.
v
To rely on and occupy oneself rather than engaging with broader society
v
(idiomatic) To take advantage of an opportunity.
v
(idiomatic, by extension) To establish one's bona fides; to establish status and respect.
v
Alternative form of mind one's own business [(idiomatic) To concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others.]
v
(idiomatic) To concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others.
v
Alternative form of mind one's ps and qs [(idiomatic) To be very careful to behave correctly.]
v
Alternative form of mind one's ps and qs [(idiomatic) To be very careful to behave correctly.]
v
(transitive) To live, last or remain longer than.
v
(transitive) To live through or past (a given time).
v
(idiomatic) To pay an exorbitant or excessive amount, either in money or in some other manner.
v
To substitute a guess for unavailable data.
v
To take a cautious, risk-free approach.
v
(informal, figuratively) To make promises that are impossible to fulfill.
v
(idiomatic) To apply oneself; to exert a directed effort.
v
(figuratively) To try to look at a situation from a different point of view; as if one were the other person; to empathise.
v
(now idiomatic, rare) To calculate one's bill without checking with the host or landlord; hence, to come to false conclusions, to miscalculate.
v
(idiomatic) To extend the utmost hospitality; to treat someone as an honored guest; to welcome or host, especially in a showy or extravagant manner.
v
(idiomatic) To be independent of others
v
(dated) To have or affect a high notion of one's own rank, privilege, or character.
v
To do whatever one wants to do.
v
(idiomatic) To believe what someone claims, especially without checking or verifying for oneself.
v
To proceed carefully; especially, to seek to avoid causing offense.
n
An address given on an occasion of bidding farewell or parting company.
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