although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
majority decision; majority vote; majority rule
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
if possible; if it is in my power; if it was realistic
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
to step forward; to take a step forward
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
to exert oneself; to make efforts
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
sympathy; empathy; response
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
moment by moment; hour by hour
preliminary arrangements; spade work
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
stir-fry; fried food (cooked in wok, frying pan, etc.)
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
to chase; to run after; to pursue
front; frontage; facade; main
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to have meaning; to be meaningful
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little