whatever will be, will be; things happen the way they happen
to assemble (in a hall); to meet together (in a room)
the other day; a few days ago
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
unable to find the words to thank someone; unable to thank someone enough
on the occasion of; at the time of
to aggravate; to make serious
without touching; no touching; not participating in; not being concerned by; without being involved in
pure gold; solid gold; fine gold
molding; moulding; shaping; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
equilateral triangle; regular triangle
accountability; being held accountable
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
hard to figure out; elusive; slippery; vague; subtle
(apportioning) in small amounts
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
head; chief; chairman; governor; top seat; first desk (in orchestra)
long (time that has passed); old (story)
to feel depressed; to be down
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
speaking fondly about one's sweetheart (spouse, girlfriend, etc.); going on about one's love affairs
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
to curry favour; to butter up; to fawn over; to humour someone (humor); to put in a good mood (e.g. a baby)
currying favour; being anxious to please; bootlicker
by all means; by all costs
fixed interval; fixed period
exemption; exoneration; discharge
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
actual profit; practical use; benefit
rise and fall; ups and downs
fortune; riches; goods; incorporated foundation
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement