expectation; anticipation; forecast
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
pre-established harmony (Leibniz theory); harmonie préétablie; (events) proceeding in a predictable fashion; turning out the way everyone expected; convention
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
field of flowers; flower garden; field of alpine flowers; fantasy; delusion
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
to make good use of; to use to one's advantage
with a clack; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
tiger cub; one's treasure; precious savings
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
pouring all one's efforts into a single issue (goal, etc.); focusing entirely on one objective; single-minded approach; concentrated all-out effort; targeted strike
subsidence; sinking; fall (of a city, fortress, etc.); surrender; fall (in position, rank, etc.); demotion
script; screenplay; scenario
chamber (in equipment, e.g. expansion chamber, combustion chamber, etc.); chamber; room
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
dead body; corpse; cadaver; carcass
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
foundation stone; cornerstone
disqualification; unfitness; noncompliance
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
to one's heart's content; as much as one likes; without reserve; freely; to the full
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost