in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
further; above (that); greater (than that); any more
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
guidepost; signpost; guide; manual; tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to come to one's senses; to calm down
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
don't you think?; indicates question
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
proposal; offer; request; application
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
outside ...; beyond ...; not included in ...
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
everything turning out fine; the whole thing being settled
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why