circumstances; sequence of events; how things got this way; details; particulars
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to knock (someone) down; to floor; to beat up; to deal a devastating blow (from which one cannot recover); to devastate (emotionally); to crush
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
royal authority; regal power; authority of the king
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
already; now; no longer; not any more
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
to move (house); to change residence
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
official recognition; official approval; certification; authorization; authorisation
to go together; to go in company (with); to go along (with)
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young woman; young (animal); offshoot
fence; paling; railing; (arch.) fortress
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
free; unfettered; according to one's own whims; doing as one likes
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
twilight; sunset; dusk; evening
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement