anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
parents' ability (or inability) to let go of their children
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
to be surprised; to be astonished
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
friend of a mother who is also a mother; mothers who are friends
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
in accordance with plans; just as planned
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
from the beginning; from scratch
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
trouble; bother; annoyance
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
(social) position; status