working one's employees hard; being a slave-driver
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
programme; program; plans; arrangements
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
on countless occasions; many a time
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
golden age; prime; heyday; season (for fruit, vegetables, etc.); best time
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
absolute obedience; complete submission
match; game; bout; contest
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
short-distance race; sprint
renewal; update; innovation; improvement
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
to ponder; to contemplate
deep emotion; strong feelings
to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
the whole day; all the day
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote