head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
imagination; supposition; guess
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
as (for); for; in the capacity of
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
cannot be helped; unavoidable
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
proposal; offer; request; application
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
heaven and earth; the universe; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth
to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)
long; drawn-out; very long
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
formal marriage interview; marriage meeting
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
by return; (call or write back) without delay; lapel; cuff; going back; returning; chorus
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)