as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
to be (deeply) moving; to pack an (emotional) punch; to be emotionally touching; to strike home; to strike a chord
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
cheating; deception; trickery; manipulation; juggling; falsifying
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
firm; unshakeable; resolute
proof; evidence; sign; witnessing; testifying; testimony
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
after many twists and turns; after much trouble
to make a joint vow; to swear together; to pledge
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
for a certain reason; owing to unavoidable circumstances
to be dispersed; to get separated
very young; little; childish; immature
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
dizzying (speed, changes, etc.); rapid; drastic; bewildering; hectic; bustling (e.g. world)
one's (living) environment
wave; billow; ups and downs; (something) advancing step by step; (something) surging forward inopposably; tendency
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
as you are aware; as you know
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
take a chance; go for broke; nothing ventured, nothing gained
unique; matchless; unparalleled; unparallelled; never again
mission; delegation; mission (assignment); (religious) mission; mission school; transmission (in a motor vehicle)
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
to stop (doing); to cease; to desist; to drop; to lay off; to give up
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
critical moment; do-or-die situation; critical juncture
equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
to dominate (usu. one's husband)
cancellation; withdrawal; asking to be excused; begging off; not taking
calculation; self-interest; selfishness