in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
to one's delight; to one's joy
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
(actor) relying on acting skills (rather than good looks, etc.)
frontmost; a short time ago; a little while ago; just now
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
princess; daughter of a nobleman
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; loss of face
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
incompetent; have no merit
to stimulate; to stir up; to arouse
overly serious; serious to a fault; humorless
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
to have a reason; to have an excuse
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
to begin; to set about; to start
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
to eagerly look forward to
cooperation; collaboration
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
decision; determination; resolution
tightness (of money, financial conditions, etc.); pressure; stringency; being strained (of a situation); being tense; being pressing
shriek of delight; cry of joy
welcome (news); inviting; encouraging; tempting; hopeful
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
head-hunting; recruiting professionals from other companies
number two; mistress; concubine
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
choice; selection; pickup (phonograph); stylus bar; pickup truck; pickup
spirit; heart; disposition
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
optimist; easy-going person
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
splish-splash; with a splash