to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
to turn towards; to point
if so; in that case; in that situation
coincident with; while; simultaneously
collision; crash; running into; conflict; quarrel; clashing
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
recently; lately; these days
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
having said that; on the other hand
to be selected (from among many people)
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
chill; the shivers; shivering fit; cold; coldness; cold air
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to watch over; to watch attentively
to be stormy or choppy (sea); to go through hard times; to be broke; to be gloomy; to be glum
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
one person; one customer; unmarried and childless older woman
producer (film, TV, etc.)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
filial piety; being kind to one's parents; taking care of one's parents
postwar period; period after Second World War
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled