to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
to overdo; to do too much
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
to turn over; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind
process; course; mechanism
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
as much as one can; as much as possible
nonetheless; nevertheless; but; (and) yet
this family; our family; this house; we
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to fan; to incite; to instigate
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
both; both sides; both parties
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
to tell (on someone); to tattle; to snitch
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
clearing one's throat; cough
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
difficult situation; adverse circumstances; predicament; trouble; dilemma; distress
bad feeling; cares; ill feeling; grudge; sense of discomfort; discontent
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
racketeer; thug; rogue; bully; fixer
circulation (of money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (of air, water, etc.); ventilation; flow
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
to discuss; to talk together
how long; how far; how much