far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
relation; connection; affinity
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to grasp at straws; to resort to desperate measures
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to gain nothing; to be of no benefit; to be no use; to be unprofitable
to demand gratitude; to do something for someone in order to create an obligation of gratitude from that person
to be helpful; to be useful
special; particular; peculiar; unique
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
quite capable of ...; not unlikely to ...; may well ...; might ...; could ...; would not hesitate to ...
power; authority; influence
in the end; at the end of the day
private person; individual
gradual (destruction); progressive (dismantlement)
northern part; the north (of a region)
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to install; to embed
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
maintenance; preservation; improvement
economic strength; economic power; economic might
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing; robbery
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
rail (track); (curtain) rail; track (for a sliding door); groundwork; spadework