when it becomes; when it comes to
to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
not yet fixed; undecided; pending
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
promotion (e.g. sales, etc.); marketing campaign; campaign (election, membership, enrolment, fund-raising, etc.); drive; military campaign; military action
during; for the duration of
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; marijuana; cannabis
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to make an appearance; to show up
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
overreliance on others; excessive babyishness; spoiled person (esp. child)
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
main question; real issue at hand
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
the very best; excellent; superb
from here; from this place
starting afresh; going back to square one; abandoning (e.g. a plan); clearing an abacus
to become desperate; to give in to despair
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
gambling; competition; game (of chance)
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
difficult situation; adverse circumstances; predicament; trouble; dilemma; distress
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match