to be born; to come into the world
chain; chaining; connection; (genetic) linkage
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
being too late; losing one's final chance
by choice; of one's own free will; on one's own initiative; off one's own bat
wedge; chock; linchpin; tie; bond
imperfect; incomplete; faulty; defective
so what!; who gives a damn?
being dotted with; being scattered
duration; continuance; survival; persistence; retention
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
domestic animals; livestock; cattle
to succeed; to bear fruit
preparatory phase; preparatory period
to be forward; to be impertinent
serious condition; critical condition
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
temporary retirement; suspension from office
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
trauma (usu. psychological)
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
something-something (e.g. platitudes, waffling); yada yada; so-and-so
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; (arch.) happy-go-lucky
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
newly forged sword; sword made after the year 1615
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
level ground; plain; flatland
small hill; low hill; hillock
conditions of a location; suitability of a location; convenience of a location
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently