on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
regarding as a sure thing; seeing as a certainty
both; both sides; both parties
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to make (someone) understand (a fault, mistake, etc.); to reason with; to advise; to try to persuade; to exhort; to admonish
serious; severe; grave; acute
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
contraception; birth control
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to look (stare) back at (someone); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to put a person to shame; to look back (behind oneself)
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
either way; in any case; one way or another
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
kind; sort; species; species
sampling a drink; tasting
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
to taste; to try (food or drink)
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
allergy; aversion (to); strong distaste (for)
that's a different matter; that's a different story
receiving; getting; eating; drinking; please (give me; do for me)
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply