U-turn; returning home (after a vacation); moving back to one's (rural) hometown (after having lived in a big city)
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
to speak; to say; to vocalize
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
usual; normal; long (of time); old; for a long time; for a while
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
gift; boon; godsend; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
being concerned about or mindful of
virtue; charm; merit; good point
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
form (as opposed to substance); format; form; formality; form; mode
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
choices; alternatives; options
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
being on duty; person on duty; one's turn
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to parade; to march; to walk in procession
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
woven mat (esp. one made of straw); seat
what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
proposal; offer; request; application
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
rationality; reasonableness
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to come and go; to go back and forth
school building; schoolhouse