release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
clipping (of newspaper article, etc.); cutting; scrap (for a scrapbook); cut-out (picture, coloured paper, etc.)
entreaty; supplication; petition
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
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
partly open; in half bloom
door; gate; opening; title page
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
next; secondly; subsequently
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
to examine someone's expression
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
calm; composed; cool; quiet
trembling from fear; trembling all over
(not) ever; (not) at all; (not) on any account; deepest bottom of the earth
mixing of public and private affairs; mixing business with personal affairs; mixing work and private matters
prohibition; inhibition; ban
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
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
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
one day; (on) a certain day
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
head; lead; vanguard; first