blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
water cooler; water dispenser
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
no food or drink (e.g. as a sign in a library, etc.); no eating or drinking
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to some extent; to a certain extent
food (esp. staple food such as rice or wheat); provisions; rations; food supply
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
minimum; at the very least
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies
reason; cause; circumstances
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
calming down; quieting down
decrease; reduction; decline
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
loading; charging; filling
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial