will; testament; last request
fate; destiny; predestination
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
characteristic; feature; special quality
to have an eye on; to zero in on
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
by myself; in person; by oneself
decision; determination; resolution
exactly as stated; verbatim
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
extravagant spree; wild merrymaking; living it up
people; citizens; subjects; folk
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)