to strangle; to constrict
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
old friend; familiar face
slightest notice; slightest consideration; slightest attention; a little thought; glance
without; but if; otherwise; or else
person living with a family; lodger; housemate; flatmate; roommate
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
thermos bottle; vacuum flask
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
everything; anything; nothing
being enrolled (at a school); being registered; being a member (of a team, organization, etc.)
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
distortion; stretch; strained interpretation; technicality; casuistry; sophistry
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
way of using (something); way to use; how to use; way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
treatment (of a person); dealing with
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time)
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
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.)
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
permission; allowance; acceptance; tolerance; pardon
absolutely; positively; decidedly
being rampant; domination
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
impossible to do (although wants to)
spouse; wife; husband; partner