to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
to crumble away; to collapse
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order
the body is honest; your body reveals what you really think (or want)
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
funny story; funny anecdote
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
sharp increase; sudden rise
since then; from that time; ever since
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; appropriate age (to ...); old enough (to ...)
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
preparation; arrangements
setting a place; setting the table
formal marriage interview; marriage meeting
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
desperately; for one's dear life
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to choose the best; to select carefully; to handpick
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
slowly; inefficiently; tardily; dawdling
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
bargain; good buy; budget
having children; attempting to conceive
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid