to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
shoestring tie; string tie
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to open up (of clothing); to be exposed; (arch.) to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); (arch.) to stretch
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
(not) merely; (not) simply
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to; to become intimate (of a man and woman); to get close; to get married
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to push aside; to brush aside
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to think too much; to be over-concerned
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
to turn towards; to point
main question; real issue at hand
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)