always; all the time; constantly; frequently; often
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
love birds; sickeningly sweet and soppy couple
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
periodic; regular; routine
big quarrel; huge fight; big row
to get out of hand; to become uncontrollable; to boil over
double; double bed; hotel room with a double bed; double-breasted; double-cuffed; double width (of cloth; usu. 1.42 meters); doubles (e.g. in tennis)
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
quarrel; dispute; argument
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
arbitration; intercession; mediation
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist; to linger
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
such ... as; or some such
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
New Year's gift (usu. money given to a child by relatives and visitors)
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
lying down and getting up; waking; getting up; living (with); staying (with)
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
(smelling) strongly; pungently; reeking; angrily; sulkily; in a huff
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
rich person; wealthy person
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
whispered conversation; whispering
perversity; perverse person; antagonistic demon in Japanese folklore; demon under the feet of temple guardian statues
to mix; to stir; to blend
to talk; to chat; to chatter
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them