where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
beyond help; there's nothing that can be done
dying; death; dead; useless; damned
to gouge out; to cut out; to scoop out; to bring to light; to reveal
self-mutilation; self-injury
disturbance; riot; mayhem
bud; sprout; shoot; opening of a bud
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
wearisome; insipid; dull; irksome; wretched; vain
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
you'll have to pay for it; the bill will come due; there's no escaping
beyond one's means or position
(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
urgent report; urgent message
destination; place one stays during a trip
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for
as soon as possible; ASAP
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
honourable poverty; honorable poverty
pearls thrown before swine; unused possession; useless possession; waste of talent
tedious; boring; being fed up with
these guys; these fellows
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
independent action; acting alone