to be idle; to slacken; to neglect (e.g. one's work)
ditch; drain; gutter; trench
to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
night view; night skyline; nightscape
guaranteed; authentic; certified
instability; insecurity; crankiness
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
high spirits; gleeful mood
(as alike as) two peas in a pod
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
fast-talking; always having another argument ready; not able to keep one's mouth shut; never at a loss for words
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
to be aware of; to know about; to be concerned in; to have to do with
control (by the state); controlling; coordination; air traffic control
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
departure (of a boat, plane); setting sail; leaving port; putting out to sea; takeoff
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
mob; the masses; rabble; riffraff
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
principal offence; principal offense; principal offender
just a minute; small quantity
wound suffered in a fight
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
to raise one's head; to come to the fore; to rise into importance; to gain strength; to rear its head
I'm telling you this for your own good; here's some friendly advice
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
to recover one's strength; to recover one's spirit; to revive; to be refreshed; to be invigorated; to be encouraged
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
being independent; standing on one's own; becoming independent