to start to drink; to try to drink; to partially drink
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
settlement (of a matter); sorting out; winding up (affairs); cleaning up afterwards; tidying up (when finished)
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
how; in what way; by what means
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; one's time (to act); one's chance
fellow men; between men; among men; man-to-man
several people; a few people
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
breakup (of a ceremony, wedding, party, meeting, etc.); closure
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
since; henceforth; ever since
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
self-sufficiency; self-containment; autonomy; self-absorption
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
explosion; detonation; blast; outburst (of emotion); explosion (e.g. of anger); eruption (e.g. of discontent)
incompetence; laziness; worthlessness; good-for-nothing; loser; weakling
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
party given in recognition of a person's services
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily