before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
to have the privilege of doing
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
like this; this sort; this way
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
related to; in relation to
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
expression; look; countenance; face
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to be on edge; to get nervous; to feel tense
pregnancy; conception; gestation
cohabitation (usu. of a romantically involved couple); living together
to meet; to assemble; to gather; to encounter; to run into
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
in one's own way or style
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
employment (long term); hire
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
understood; I see; OK; present; here
to blame; to find fault with
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
never mind!; don't worry about it
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
lifting a ban; raising an embargo; opening a season (hunting, fishing, etc.); publishing contents; revealing information
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)