to take for granted; to assume; to pretend (to be); to pose (as); to go through with (what one decided to do); to persist in doing
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
never mind!; don't worry about it
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
to cringe with fear; to cower with fright; to be terribly afraid
surely (not); certainly (not)
grumbling; muttering; nonsense
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to scatter around; to leave untidy; to make a mess
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
that's a different matter; that's a different story
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
improvement of labor conditions (labour)
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
making noodles by hand; striking a deal; coming to an agreement; killing with bare hands
directions; instructions; orders; command
(right at the) side; just beside