sometimes; occasionally; now and then; from time to time
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished; tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
asleep (in bed); sick in bed
to poison (e.g. food, drink); to administer poison
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
sexy; popular; well-liked
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
you could say; you might say; verging on the
to wander from place to place; to change jobs
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
charring; something charred; traditional medicine made from charred ingredients
(depending on) how; (depending on) what; nature (of); what is ...?; how is ...?; what will be ...?
dependability; credibility; coefficient of confidence
rise; increase; upload; posting online; close-up; completion of filming; upswept hairstyle
male and female (animals); the two sexes; victory and defeat; strengths and weaknesses
unskillful; childish; immature; naive; artless; clumsy
clearing one's throat; cough
draw; tie; draw (to decide pairings in a competition); draw (shot); drawing
to dismiss (from a position); to exempt; to excuse from; to forgive
throat; important part; vital area
I am sorry (to hear, to say, etc.); a pity
person who has rendered distinguished service
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
living a life of leisure with dignity; living quietly and comfortably free from worldly cares; otium cum dignitate
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
to ask (humbly); to request (humbly)
to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on
to be ecstatically happy; to be on cloud nine; to be in seventh heaven
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
to push aside; to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; (arch.) to push open
to pass each other; to cross paths
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to people
returning alive; surviving; reaching the home plate
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
payment in advance; advance payment; payment on delivery (e.g. business-reply mail, collect phone calls); forerunner
would be a waste of words; would be a waste of breath; there's no point in saying
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)