slightly bitter (taste); bittersweet (memory, experience, etc.)
that's the way it is; such is life
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
action; operation; process; agency; effect; function
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
to leave one's footprints; to leave one's mark on; to leave a message (behind)
astringency; tartness; austere elegance; elegant simplicity; subdued style
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
to see without obstruction; to get an unobstructed view (of); to see into (someone's thoughts); to read (someone's feelings, intentions, etc.); to foresee; to predict
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
confections; sweets; candy; cake
heap; pile; stack; full measure
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
to nod off (while sitting); to doze off; (lit.) to row a boat
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
thick; bulky; massive; heavy
curtain; act (in a play); falling of the curtain; end (of a scene); end; close; case
other side; opposite side; other party
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
one's remaining years; the rest of one's life
in line with this; therefore; consequently; so; such being the case; in that regard
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
eagle (Accipitridae family)
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
important task; important duty; important mission; heavy responsibility
happy memory; sweet memory
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
to worry (about); to be worried (about); to be troubled (by); to be pained (by); to be distressed (by)
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
plastic wrap; cling film; cling wrap; to wrap in plastic wrap
mass; quality and quantity