with a bang (of a gun); with a boom (of artillery); with a thud; with a thump
to fire (a gun); to shoot; to let off; to loose off; to blow (someone) away
demonstration; protest; (giving a) demo; demonstration; presentation
to have a talk; to tell a story
mum; mom; mummy; wifey; dear; missus
somehow; without knowing (it); unconsciously; unthinkingly
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
blind (devotion, faith, etc.); reckless
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
to one's face; in one's presence
existence; being; life; survival
cripple; disabled person; invalid; (game, internet, etc.) addict
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
unanticipated; unexpected
older brother and younger sister
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
on the occasion of; at the time of; when; during
exactly; nicely; to a tee; to be fitting
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
both (people); the two of them
circulation; rotation; cycle; loop
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
pathogenic bacteria; germ; pathogen
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
on the one hand ... (and on the other ...); on one side
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright