even though; despite; when
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
returning home; visiting one's parents; new bride's first visit to parents
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
parroting back; repeating (something one was told) like a parrot
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
to sit in a row; to be present (and lined up)
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
who cares?; I don't give a damn; what does it matter?
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
great disaster; horrible tragedy; catastrophe; catastrophic event; catastrophic incident; dire calamity
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
diligent; hardworking; healthy; fit; (arch.) faithful; (arch.) devoted
counter-proposal; counter-suggestion
contact; touch; tactile object; uncleanliness
detonation by contact; contact detonation; touching off (something); triggering; sparking
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
to tuck up (e.g. skirt); to abridge; to cut short
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
clearing of accounts; evening-up of accounts; liquidation
viewing as a problem; problematizing
to sheathe one's sword; to lay down arms; to bury the hatchet
(present) head of a family
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money
repayment; reimbursement; refund; redemption
earnings; proceeds; returns; revenue