(only) one option; one possible choice
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
sticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherence; persistence; insistence
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
one by one; one each; one at a time
how could I (you, etc.) ...?; how dare you (they, etc.) ...; how can you have the nerve to ...?
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
fast-talking; rapid talking
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to be transparent; to show through
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
gradually; slowly but steadily
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
plump; chubby; voluptuous
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
slime; sliminess; mucus; viscous liquid
full view; plain sight; completely visible
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
lovable; sweet; charming; pitiful; pathetic; touching
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
to put to shame; to humiliate; to disgrace; to rape; to assault; to violate
expansion; swelling; increase; growth
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down