to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
domineering husband; hectoring husband; husband who rules the roost
abusive language; violent language; wild words
to spit out; to eject; to dump
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
manly; masculine; like a man
to adjoin each other; to sit side by side
marital quarrel; argument between husband and wife
cut end; section; opening; point of view; (different) perspective; new approach
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
both; both sides; both parties
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
to be grieved at heart; to be troubled; to be worried; to trouble oneself (about something)
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
quarrel; dispute; argument
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
outline; summary; gist; in brief
to be worried; to be troubled
receiving (a message, letter, email, etc.); reception (radio, TV, etc.)
masterpiece; best work; amusing blunder; funny mistake; boner
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
ignition; catching fire; firing (e.g. gun); discharging
perception; sensing; noticing
by means of; due to; because of; according to
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
trauma (usu. psychological)
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
animal; beastly; carnal; sensual; brute
social; societal; societary
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing