sexless; without sex; sexlessness
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
couple who only go through the motions of being husband and wife
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
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)
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
serious; not joking; straight
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
househusband; stay-at-home dad
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
(husband and wife) both working; dual income
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law