beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
unconditionally; as a rule
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
visit for no reason; go on fool's errand
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
valuable article; valuables
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
desertion in the face of the enemy; deserting under enemy fire
to live; to reside; to inhabit
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
divorce; dissolution of adoption
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
in low spirits; dejected; sad
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
complete picture; panorama; what it all adds up to; bird's eye view; all-embracing portrait; overall perspective
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
ruin; destruction; devastation; waste; decay
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains
learning about the world; preparation for life in the community; work experience
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in