unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
bridal; nuptial; wedding; wedding planning
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
now that you say that; now that you mention it
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; by the way
by means of; due to; because of; according to
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
self-flattery; singing one's own praises
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); (arch.) shrinking back in fear
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
to be relieved; to feel relieved
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
late-growing rice; late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers; late developer (e.g. child who reaches puberty late); late bloomer
extremely; exceptionally; extraordinarily; terribly; super
the front; honest; upright; decent
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
primary school; elementary school; grade school
child from a previous marriage; child of a former spouse; stepchild
one's own child; one's own children
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
expression of love; showing love
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to bring up under one's personal care
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
that is to say; so that means
very; very much; greatly; considerably; highly; exceedingly
to refer to; to consult; to use as a reference
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
accompanying (someone); going with; travelling together; the same bank; the said bank
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
rabbit; hare; coney; cony; lagomorph (esp. leporids)