frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
decision; determination; resolution
small; fine; detailed; stingy
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
royal castle; imperial castle
postbox; mailbox; post; position; post (e.g. goalpost); post- (e.g. post-Cold War)
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
to come and go; to go back and forth
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
reduction of penalty; commutation of a sentence
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
in the same way as; just like
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
rule; reign; government; governing
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
way (of doing); manner; method; means
(musical) time; tempo; beat; the moment; the instance; chance
river management; river improvement; flood control
(navigable) canal; waterway
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
river; stream; River; the ... river
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit