what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
to lie down; to retire; to go to bed (with an illness)
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to care for (the sick); to nurse; to attend (someone's deathbed)
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
(feeling of) indebtedness; feeling obliged
secret; private; surreptitious
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
one's previous life; previous existence
to interfere; to butt in; to interrupt someone
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
male domination of women; male chauvinism; subjection of women
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
selection; choice; option
place; room; margin; scope
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
private tutor; coach; governess
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
(hospital) nurse; registered nurse; RN
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
decision; determination; resolution