unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
one day; all day (long); the whole day; first day of the month
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
for this very reason; that is exactly why
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
people; (all) persons; everyone; (arch.) you (usu. plural)
tacit approval; tacit permission; connivance; acquiescence; toleration; overlooking
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
when it becomes; when it comes to
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
participation; joining; entry
discretion; judgement; judgment
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
single word; a few words; brief comment
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval; consent
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
too (much); overly; excessively
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence