to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
(Platonic) ideal (of how things ought to be, e.g. human rights); foundational principle; idea; conception (e.g. of the university); doctrine; ideology
to harbor suspicion; to harbour suspicion
very interesting; of great interest
eyes and nose; looks; facial features; shape; form
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
apostasy; renunciation (e.g. of a religion); defection
property; fortune; means; assets
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
sympathy; empathy; response
goodness; excellence; virtue
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
fiction; made-up story; fable; fabrication; myth
to ask a question; to ask questions
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
expedient; means; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
although I say; although one might say; although called
to pull in (fish); to land
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with