formal marriage interview; marriage meeting
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
acknowledged; accepted; agreed
not budging an inch; to stand one's ground
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
(with a) whizzing sound; sound of something whizzing by
supplementary or additional fertilizer (fertiliser)
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
imposing stance; daunting pose
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
unprecedented; never seen before
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
older brother; elder brother
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to thrust down; to push off
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
regret; repentance; remorse
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other