soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
to subsist; to keep on living
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
wicked tongue; sharp tongue; abusive language
Mr; master; Ms; miss; (arch.) sir; (arch.) madam
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery
to place in a row; to line up; to range in order; to list one after another (e.g. excuses, reasons, complaints); to rattle off (e.g. lies, compliments); to reel off
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
(military) expedition; campaign; expedition (for exploration, research, etc.); travelling (a long way); tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.)
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
bugling (sound); honking; grumbling; complaining; car; automobile
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
lead; leading; leading (in points, goals, etc.); getting ahead; lead (from a base); lead (of an article); lede
tremendous; rapid; dramatic
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series; -type
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
steadily; unflaggingly; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
overcoat; exceeding; going over; exaggerated; overdone; over par; overexposure
obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.); gaining possession (of); getting; purchase
tool; implement; means; furniture