often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
not long has passed since ...
to lean (to one side); to incline; to be unbalanced (e.g. diet); to be unduly weighted towards; to be partial; to be biased
business trip; official trip
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
to stay overnight; to stop (e.g. at a hotel)
having no hobbies; lacking interests; humdrum; tasteless; prosaic; vulgar
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
every (usu. with events, e.g. every weekend); each
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
another's parent; another's parents
to be able to manage somehow or another
research society; study class (e.g. religious); seminar (e.g. presentation of research)
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
mutual agreement; understanding; common consent
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
speaking voice; talking voice
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
going on a pleasure jaunt
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
choosing between two things; two choices
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing