to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
final chapter; last chapter; last section (of a book, essay, song etc.); epilogue
to die out; to become extinct
assumption; supposition; hypothesis; supposition
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
exchanging parts or equipment to effect a change in performance
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
parts; accessories; components
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to set (e.g. a diamond); to plug in (to a formula); to entrap; to take (someone) in
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
it's been a long time; long time no see
to be satisfied (with); to find satisfactory
stopgap; makeshift; temporary measure
with a creak; with a squeak; (packing) tightly; with a squeeze; relentlessly (criticize, complain, etc.); severely
emergency staircase; fire escape
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
plan; idea; design; taste; liking; preference
to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words
to resume breathing; to come around; to come back to life
to mark the passage of time; to let (feel) time pass
hammer; mallet; sledgehammer; gavel
self-help efforts; independent efforts; self-supporting endeavor
bizarre; strange; weird; grotesque
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
reinforcement; strengthening