to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to curb; to halt; to apply brakes; to put an end to
fate; destiny; predestination
astounding; tremendous; crazy; exorbitant
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
to become settled; to be fixed
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to move forward; to move on
to be stormy; to be rough; to be rough (of skin); to be chapped; to be ruined; to fall into ruin
lighthouse; old-fashioned interior light fixture comprising a wooden pole with an oil-filled dish and a wick atop it
so; therefore; for that reason; if so; if that is the case; in that case
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to sacrifice oneself; to die a martyr
to be at a loss for words
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to lay out a futon; to make a bed
bedside; near one's pillow
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
contradiction; inconsistency
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
in order; sequential; seriatim
countertop; tabletop; baking tray; baking sheet
last night; yesterday evening