to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
turmeric (Curcuma domestica)
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
slap in the face; slap on the cheek
concession; conciliation; compromise
photograph of two people, usu. male and female; man and woman being alone together; phone dating service where a couple are randomly connected for a conversation
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to have a long life; to live a long time
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
photographer; photograph-taker; filmer; recorder
to check through; to thoroughly investigate
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
deadly serious; deadly earnest
to taste; to taste of; to have a taste
breakdown of negotiations
to close (one's eyes); to shut
top recommendation; (something) highly recommended
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
long time; long interval; for quite some time
hanging low (over); hovering around (price level); low hanging (e.g. clouds); sluggish (e.g. economy); slump; recession
hit (film, song, book, etc.); bestseller; blockbuster
quickly and skillfully; to the point; succinctly; concisely
inspection; examination; checking
to help out of (trouble); to extricate
middle part; medium depth (water); medium layer; medium-size; mid-level; medium-rise (building)
hanging garden; hanging gardens
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
hoarse voice; husky voice
having an ancient and honorable origin
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)