in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
and; thereupon; because of that
comparatively; relatively
harvest; crop; ingathering; fruits (of one's labors); gain; result
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
emission; emanation; letting out (feelings); venting; divergence (of light); divergence
reason; cause; circumstances
my husband; one's family; family member
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
praise; extolment; extollment
enshrinement; installation (of an image)
meditation; contemplation
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
crossing; traversing; traversing horizontally; passing west to east (or east to west); cutting horizontally
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
genius; prodigy; natural gift
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
prohibition; interdiction; forbidden; prohibited
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
religious organization; religious organisation
entering a faith; joining a religion
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
(social) position; status
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered
at that time; in those days
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment