at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
manly; masculine; like a man
to break by hand (e.g. a flower); to break off (a twig); to pluck (a flower, a bud); to make a young woman one's own thing
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to be moved by affection; to be moved by kindness; to be touched
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
itemization (of expenses); the items; breakdown; classification
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce
unsuitable; inappropriate; improper
being beaten by one's opponent's persistence; being outlasted; running out of patience; giving in; succumbing (to)
vocal sound; tone of voice
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
cares; ill feeling; reserve
accidental death; casualty
excessive self-consciousness; excessively self-conscious person
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
peerless; matchless; unparalleled; unrivalled; unequalled; incomparable
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
worthless; insignificant; unimportant; poor; miserable; wretched
once in a lifetime; once in one's life
firm; unshakeable; resolute
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
to be filled with grief; to be overcome with sorrow
(move) slowly (e.g. walk); sluggishly; stolidly; ploddingly; heavily
useless member of society; hopeless case; failure
to (relax and) stretch one's legs out; to go for a further walk
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
sentimental; mushy; sugary; saccharine; sickly-sweet