to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
eternal; unlimited; endless
to be all out (e.g. of people); to be all elsewhere; to be all in use (e.g. of cars); to be sold out; to have none left
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
whispering into a person's ear
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
being used to socializing with men (of a woman)
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
care; attentiveness; attention; consideration (for others); solicitude
production (e.g. play); direction
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
dear me; I mean; or rather
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
to wear extra clothes; to dress formally
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
non-slip device (material, tread, etc.); non-skid; anti-slip; back-up option (esp. with regard to university admissions); back-up choice; insurance choice