Except

Unless

She never gave advise except when it was asked of her.

by Arminkshipper June 23, 2024

Rave

Speak or write with considerable excitement or affection for someone or something.

New York's theatre reviewers raved about the acting.

by Arminkshipper June 07, 2024

in company

with another person or a group of people.

"you were never to mention in company your father's uncle"

by Arminkshipper March 29, 2025

Hooked

Steal

A maid hooked a dress belonging to her mistress.

by Arminkshipper June 21, 2024

Keep his mouth shut

not say anything, especially not reveal a secret.

"would he keep his mouth shut under interrogation?"

by Arminkshipper August 05, 2024

Truck

the practice of paying employees with vouchers or in-kind instead of cash.

During the financial crisis, the mining firm was having trouble raising enough money to pay regular salaries, so they turned to truck payments as a kind of compensation for their workers.

by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025

Mind

used to convey one's extreme excitement for something.

I wouldn't mind receiving some guidance from him!

by Arminkshipper June 19, 2024