nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
two times; twice; two degrees
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
failure; mistake; blunder
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to torment; to torture; to harass
poor; needy; lacking (quantity and quality-wise); poor; scanty
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
to employ; to hire; to charter
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
ridding oneself; freeing oneself of; growing out of; overcoming; outgrowing
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run
execution; punishment; spanking
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
gourmet food; delicious food; dining on gourmet food; following a lavish diet; living as an epicure
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
how many years; how long; what year
that day; the very same day
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)