to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
since that time; since then; from that point (on)
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
pretending not to see (something); turning a blind eye (to); closing one's eyes (to); looking the other way
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
annex (to a building); annexe; extension; supplementary building
with a lot of fat; with a heavy build; with a portly build; with a stout build
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
grumbling; muttering; nonsense
sharing one's lot with another; being in the same boat
reconciliation (between warring nations); (making of) peace
vulgar person; low-life; sleazebag; (arch.) lowly person; (arch.) person of humble rank; (arch.) peasant
good (place to leave off); convenient
to be transparent; to be easily seen through; to be obvious; to be apparent
scrap; (small) piece; unimportant (person); petty ...; humble ...
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
to commit suicide; to end one's life; (lit.) to choose death
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
thoughtful; considerate; sensible; prudent; having good taste; discerning
sleepiness; drowsiness; the sandman; Morpheus
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
careless; sloppy; faulty; using unreliable sources (in a piece of writing); piece of writing with unreliable sources or many errors
to be contrary to one's expectations
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
to hit hard; to strike hard
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
to be overcome with emotion
to breathe one's last; to pass away; to die; to expire
the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of); (just before the) edge