collapsing in the middle of a bout; breaking down (while in the middle of something); faltering halfway
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
before God; as God is my witness; in the name of God; cross my heart
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
man; male; masculine gender
walking heavily; lumbering
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
village headman; village mayor
whispering into a person's ear
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
young child; toddler; child over 1 but not yet of school age
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
nobility; aristocracy; peerage
rich person; wealthy person
self first; striving to be first; scrambling for
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
tone (of voice); manner of talking
option; choice; optional extra; individual item; separate item; option
country living; life in the country; country life
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...