monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
first-rate; finest quality; the best
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
each time it happens; at all such times
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
it's been a long time; long time no see
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
to enter into diplomatic relations
to differ; to vary; to disagree
this is why; this means; it is the case that
lately; recently; nowadays
to talk; to carry meaning
to burn completely; to consume (by fire); to burn to nothing; to burn to the ground; to reduce to ashes
deep pool; deep water; abyss; depths (e.g. of despair, etc.); grip (e.g. of death)
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
rebirth; new birth; nascent
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
to get a lump in one's throat; to overflow with feelings; to be overwhelmed with emotion
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
unworthy; unbecoming; improper
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
repentance; confession; penitence
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
load on one's chest; obstacle; hindrance; impediment
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)
in comparison with; when compared with; according to; in light of; in view of
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
side effect; adverse reaction
retention; maintenance; preservation
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against