to be needed; to be wanted
characteristic; traditional; peculiar; inherent; native; eigen-
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
interruption; interference; butting in
that's the way it is; such is life
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
increased or beefed up security
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
common knowledge; being well-known; making (something) well-known
attachment (to); tenacity of purpose
hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
(in) the presence of the whole company; with all eyes filed upon (one)
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
genuine; authentic; true; real
sincerity; true heart; devotion
calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
loss and gain; advantage and disadvantage
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to govern; to manage; to subdue
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
seeing one off; farewell; escort
holding a ceremony; wedding ceremony
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
(another's) spirit; God's heart or spirit; Lord's will
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
high; noble; refined; advanced
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
one night; one evening; all night; overnight