ear; hearing; ear (for music, etc.); edge; crust; ear (of a pot, jug, etc.)
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
standing upright; standing straight; standing erect; rising perpendicularly; rising straight up; towering high
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
number of times; frequency; count
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to be worried; to be troubled
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting); probe; probing move
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to commit a crime; to do evil
to rub (on); to wipe; to daub; to lay (the blame on someone); to pin; to shift
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
population (of animals, etc.); population size; number of individuals
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
to subsist; to keep on living
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
extinction; extermination; eradication; stamping out; wiping out
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
at full speed; (at) full tilt; headlong; impetuously; precipitately
(among) one's friends; (within) one's circle
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
why; how; for what reason
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
split among friends; falling out; internal discord
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but