misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
to sink (e.g. a ship); to submerge; to lower (e.g. one's body into a chair); to floor (an opponent)
manners; customs; sex service; sex industry; sex-oriented entertainment
to hit; to run into; to light on; to strike into; to come against; to deadlock
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to drag along; to take (a suspect to the police); to drag (someone) away
to tip off (e.g. the police); to inform (on); to squeal; to rat
policeman; cop; walking in a circle (dog trick); (arch.) rounds (doctor, police beat, etc.); (arch.) vegetables that accompany rice (secret language of court ladies)
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to be kind to; to treat kindly
to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
forcibly; against one's will
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
(one's) gaze; direction in which one is looking; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photograph)
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to carry around; to carry on one's person
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
it's been a long time; long time no see
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
about; concerning; related to; -ish
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law