expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to tie up; to tie together; to hang (oneself); to summarize; to put (it all) together; to estimate; to expect
(addressee's) name; (recipient's) name and address
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
genuine article; real thing; real deal
writing paper; stationery; notepaper
to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
here and there; everywhere
retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to be able to manage somehow or another
to throw (strongly, violently, etc.)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to flare up; to burst into flames
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
mimesis; mimicry; camouflage
in the same manner as before; the same as always
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
to become better; to improve
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
sharp drop; plunge; nosedive; slump; (value or amount) plummeting
I wonder about that; don't bet on it; famous last words
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship