situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
selection; classification; sorting; screening; triage
products of the south seas
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
shallow thinking; superficial view; insufficient consideration
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
cause and effect; causality; karma; fate; unfortunate; unlucky
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
seeing one off; farewell; escort
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
this summer; next summer; last summer
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
don't worry; there's no need to worry
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
complexion; colour; color; blood red
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
acknowledged; accepted; agreed
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
to be at a loss for words; to be speechless; to be dumbfounded; to be struck dumb
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
dropping out of school; withdrawing from school; expulsion from school; dismissal; leaving school (university, etc.) after completing a course