to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to; to attend
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
feelings; thoughts; meaning
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
police; police officer; police station; self-appointed enforcer (of a rule, standard, etc.); busybody
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
counselor; counsellor; adviser; advisor
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
prime minister; premier; chancellor
job; work; duties; trade; skill
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
staying the night; lodging (at)
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
after childbirth; postpartum
recovery after childbirth; growth (of a child)
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
deceased; late; dead; departed
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
over-fond parent; doting parent
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
security; stability; safety; peace
last time; last inning; last part; final episode (of a television program)
to send (a person or thing) to; to deliver; to escort
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to lose one's mind; to lose control of oneself
posture; position; stance
manner of using one's hands