to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
due form; official; formality
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
give up; relinquish; serve up; let loose
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
until now; so far; up to the present
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
advance; moving forward; progress
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
to prepare for death; to get ready to die
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
by sheer strength; by brute force
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to be kind to; to treat kindly
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
single word; a few words; brief comment
to be needed; to be wanted
to bring calamity upon oneself; to invite disaster; to court disaster
beginning; outset; first; onset
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
regret; repentance; remorse
regret; remorse; repentance; contrition
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
father; dad; husband; you; he
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
decision; determination; resolution
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles