long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
right in the midst of; right at the height of
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
man; male; masculine gender
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
idling; lazing; slovenly; flirting; philandering; womanizing
upper lip; philtrum; under one's nose; mouth
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
to love one another; to be affectionate towards each other; to have sex; to make love
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
that is to say; so that means
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable