adult; grown-up; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
prison; jail; gaol; penitentiary
seeing off; sending off; funeral; escapement
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
certain evidence; definite evidence
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
rubbing (someone) the wrong way; irritating (someone)
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
temporary; transitory; short-lived
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
old wound; scar; unpleasant past experience; painful memory; past misdeed
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
fact; truth; reality; in fact; actually
deterrence; ability to deter (an attack, etc.)
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
suspicious; doubtful; dubious; questionable; fishy
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
complete change; about-face
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
complete stranger; total stranger
to be embarrassed; to lose face
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial