even if not; even without
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
literature; books (reference); document
old person (knowledgeable about events of the distant past); elderly person; elder
(reciprocal) communication; (coming to a) mutual understanding
to ride on a person's shoulders; to be carried on a person's back; to rely on; to depend on
confession (to a crime, wrongdoing, etc.); admission; professing one's feelings (to someone one wants to go out with); declaration of love; profession (of faith); confession (of sins)
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to hide; to conceal oneself
to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
custody; detention; confinement
just cause; good reason; pretext; duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.)
point of view; viewpoint; standpoint; field inspection (e.g. in architecture, building)
in terms of; from the point of view of
imprisonment; incarceration
to be conceivable that; to be thinkable that
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
perfect (for); ideal; just right; most suitable; tailor-made
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert; quarantine
in the meanwhile; during the time
to go out and away; to leave
trying to think of a way (to do); devising means (to do); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
rest; break; recess; intermission