to be a matter of life or death
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
without permission; without notice
to flare up; to burst into flames
out (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
safe; in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); all right; OK
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
to make sure of the truth
to be to the point; to be pertinent
two people alike; two of a kind; kissing cousins; cut from the same cloth
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
personal feelings; self-interest
to use one's own judgement; to not be swayed by others; to have confidence in oneself
appearance; air; condition; state; form
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
stole; scarf; stall (of an engine or aircraft); stall (cattle)
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
in a hurry; hastily; in feverish haste
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
one's station in life; one's personal history; one's circumstances; one's lot; one's destiny; one's future
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
artificial; man-made; imitation; synthetic
finished product; finished goods; completed article
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
attendance; presence; appearance
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
(death from) starvation; starving to death
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
one mountain; pile (of something); heap; hump; worst part; large profit
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
great difference; major mistake
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
blood relative; close relation; (one's) flesh and blood; flesh and blood; the body
to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
to look down on; to make light of
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
to happen to have on hand or in stock