to smirk; to grin broadly
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
anyway; either way; one way or the other; whichever; whatever
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to go straight to one's head (of alcohol); to feel the effects (of an illness); to lose one's wits
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
to mend; to patch up; to fix (hair, clothes, appearance, etc.); to adjust; to keep up appearances; to cover up (e.g. a mistake)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
pounding (of one's heart); throbbing; thumping; heartily (eating); devouring; munching
ironclad rule; inviolable rule; invariable principle; iron law
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
to end without incident; to not turn into something serious
stickily; glutinously; persistently; insistently; tenaciously
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
(common) cold; influenza; flu; ague; inflammatory respiratory system illness (in general)
samadhi (state of intense concentration achieved through meditation); being immersed in; being absorbed in; prone to; apt to
to get dressed up; to treat oneself
take care of yourself; get well soon
(surprise) attack; assault; raid; charge
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
(really) terrible; awful; (very) nasty; (extremely) harsh; severe
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
treating someone like a child
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
earnest apology; humble apology; apologizing profusely
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
worst; worst-case (scenario)