region; limits; stage; level
to draw (the winning ticket); to apply; to compare; to put (oneself in someone's position)
sign (of things to come); good omen; good sign
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
to create (a sensation); to give rise to (controversy)
year in, year out; always; 24-7
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
mallow (any plant of family Malvaceae); Asarum caulescens (species of wild ginger); hollyhock
to rest; to relax; to repose
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
connection; linking; linkage; link
just because; even if; even though
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
long ago; a long time ago; already
invitation; introduction; temptation
death; decease; (arch.) death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation); (an) out
silence; stillness; quietness
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
to force (someone) to take part; to take along unwillingly
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
I can't find the words to thank you; I can never thank you enough
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
what time; (lit.) which hour
to make merry; to be festive
what date?; what's the date?; when?
to pass (of time); to elapse
cutting to pieces; tearing to pieces
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment