at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
that's the way it is; such is life
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
all-night vigil over a body; wake
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
center; centre; metropolis
to bend many times; to turn and twist; to zigzag
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
proposal; proposition; suggestion
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
child consultation center; children's welfare center
(period of) a year; during an era
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
in all; in total; collectively; in addition; besides; at the same time
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; (lit.) to be packed to the hilt
to give directions; to issue instructions
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)