first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
middle of the night; dead of night
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
real experience; actual observations
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
one's house; one's home; one's family
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
unfairness; injustice; partiality
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
to be worried; to be troubled
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
living thing; living creature; animal; life
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
NEET (young person not in education, employment or training)
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
to turn completely into; to become completely
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
to change completely; to change suddenly
admirably; exquisitely; aptly
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
older brother; elder brother
saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
forfeiture; seizure; confiscation; impounding
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
quarrel; dispute; argument
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious