it can't be helped; so it goes; c'est la vie
instant; moment; for an instant
to be turned inside out; to betray; to double-cross; to break into falsetto; to crack into falsetto
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
wise saying; famous saying
interesting; fascinating; intriguing; amusing; funny; comical
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
remnant; fragment; fraction; odd sum; halfway; half-hearted
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
time; hour; period; class
(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
when; at what moment; what time
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
singing voice; (sound of) singing
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
meaning; significance; sense
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it