gradually; slowly but steadily
the flower (prime) of youth; the spring of life
it's here!; it's happening!; yes!
to wet oneself; to be miserly; to be stingy
to check; to stop; to keep back
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out
disappointed love; broken heart; unrequited love; being lovelorn
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
leaving; quitting; retiring
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
comics or novels about male homosexuality, targeted at young women
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
lie; rye; rai (Algerian music style)
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
opening hours (of a store, restaurant, etc.)
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to be haggard; to be gaunt; to be emaciated; to be worn out (e.g. illness, worry)
outlet (e.g. for water or gas); market (for something); outlet (e.g. for excess energy); vent (e.g. for emotions)
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
tumor; tumour; swelling; boil; abscess
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)