to pass (of time); to elapse
to have a family (e.g. wife or husband and children); to raise a family
should; must; -able; probably; likely
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
each and every person (saying); one and all; unanimously; in unison; separately; individually
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
to drive (e.g. horse, carriage); to control; to manage
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to punish; to penalize; to penalise
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
turning point; critical juncture; knot (in a tree, etc.)
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
anything and everything; just about everything
to see through; to see the true nature of something
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
piece of junk; worn-out article; clumsy; useless; dismantled car; hitting (with fist)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
very young; little; childish; immature
mistress (of the house); hostess; landlady; proprietress
longing for; burning desire
proposal; offer; report; proposition; notice; request
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
praiseworthy; commendable; laudable; strange (person); weird; odd