thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to live through; to survive
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
dying by the roadside; dying a dog's death
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
(social) position; status
ruin; fall; collapse; downfall; bankruptcy
side entrance; tradesman's entrance; service entrance; staff entrance
someone who is suddenly quiet and meek; (lit.) borrowed cat
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
to shoot through something (wall, body, etc.); to pierce (e.g. with an arrow or a look)
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
poverty; penury; need; shortage; lack; want
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken; cajoling; talking glibly
to gather up into one's arms; to lift; to carry
tedious; boring; being fed up with
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
memento (esp. of a deceased person); keepsake; heirloom; remembrance; souvenir
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
value; worth; merit; estimation; evaluation; appraisal
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
triangle; triangular shape
bay laurel (Laurus nobilis); bay tree; sweet bay; laurel tree
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
to sell off; to sell completely
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
whichever one chooses; either way