next term; next period; next version; next release
reason of being; raison d'être; meaning of one's existence
passing mark; qualifying marks (score)
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
softly; mildly; gently; politely
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
curse; spell; malediction
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
extremely; terrifically; super
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
genius; prodigy; natural gift
change of heart; change of mind; change in love interest
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
complete change; about-face
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
contract; compact; agreement
one's descendants; one's offspring; posterity
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
it's my turn; the ball is in my court; it's up to me
saliva held in one's mouth during times of tension
wetting oneself; peeing in one's pants
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
inhuman; heinous; atrocious
nothing new; same as always; an old story; nothing new about it; not the first time it has happened
older brother and younger sister
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time