monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to get between; to be caught in
double suicide; lovers' suicide
opposite; reverse; contrary
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
to be too late; to be too slow
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to be dead; to be lifeless
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish hospitality
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to speak; to hear a voice
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely