first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to lull (a child) to sleep; to put a person to sleep
(medicine with) a curative effect; (having) therapeutic value
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
on the occasion of; at the time of
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
serious; severe; grave; acute
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
going back to sleep (e.g. after waking up in the morning)
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
until now; so far; up to the present
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse