now that; since; as long as; provided that
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank; bad bargain
canopy (esp. the cloth or canvas used for it); awning; top (of a convertible); helmet cape; cloth covering one's back to protect against arrows during battle
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
decision; settlement; definition
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
unique; individual; original; unusual
indescribable; defying description
creepy (feeling); uneasy (feeling); bad (feeling); giving one the creeps; hideous; scaring
goody goody; goody two-shoes; teacher's pet
to speak ill of; to disparage
great physical power; animal strength
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
bunch of flowers; bouquet
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
recollection; reminiscence
instrumental duet; instrumental duo
disorder; chaos; confusion
dynasty; reign; period; epoch; court; North Korea
to draw (water, etc.); to scoop up; to pump up; to draw on (ideas) (from subordinates, the public, etc.); to take into account; to adopt
fortress; stronghold; citadel
trouble; difficulty; hospitality; treatment; treat
kitchen; financial situation
inspection; examination; check