riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
to pass (of time); to elapse
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
please (give me); please (do for me)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
settlement (of affairs); remedial measures; cleaning up afterwards
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...