to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
schedule; program; calendar
day after day; day by day
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
to be beside oneself; to lose one's head; to go mad with something
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; spoiling; ruining
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
phantom; vision; illusion
as one likes; as one wants; as one wishes; as one hopes; as one sees fit; to one's satisfaction
laundromat; launderette; laundrette; coin-operated laundry; coin laundry; coin-op
in a terrible mess; in complete disorder; chaotic
upper; upward; outer; surface; top
one's house; one's home; one's family
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
reserve; reticence; unfriendliness; estrangement
territory; domain; field; area; domain; region
violation (of foreign territory, rights, etc.); invasion; infringement
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to select (the best); to choose; to pick out
discipline; training; teaching manners
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
although I say; although one might say; although called
clear writing; specification
legal; lawful; legitimate; law-abiding; in order
waste thread; lint; fluff
meddling (in); butting in; interference; poking one's nose into
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
to feel keenly; to strike to the core; to touch to the quick; to pierce deep inside (e.g. of cold)
to get one's head around; to think about
tiger's den; jaws of death; dangerous place
to make (someone) to meet; to let (someone) meet; to expose to; to subject to
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
to do together; to put together; to lump together; to regard in the same light; to put in the same category; to arrange for (two people) to marry
countryside; country; 50-home township (comprised of 2-3 neighbourhoods)
village; hamlet; countryside; country
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with