openly (unashamedly) in broad daylight
stubbornly; firmly; determinedly; obstinately; resolutely; adamantly
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
near; close by; within reach; familiar
victim (esp. someone killed); casualty
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
by sheer strength; by brute force
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
leather shoes; leather boots
household violence (esp. adolescent children towards parents); domestic violence
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
consolation money; solatium; reparation; damages; settlement
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
to explain away; to answer evasively
household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband
prison; jail; gaol; penitentiary
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
heaven's dispensation; divine providence; plan of nature
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
large sum (of money); large amount; large denomination (banknote, etc.)
insurance payout; insurance money
life insurance; livelihood protection; public assistance; welfare
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
divorce suit; divorce proceedings
saving (e.g. time, money, resources); economising; economizing
complex; intricate; complicated; confused; troublesome; vexatious
legal; from a legal standpoint; legally speaking; de jure
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
trouble; difficulty; failure (of an engine, machine, computer, etc.); breakdown; (medical) condition; disorder
mental anguish; mental distress
evasion; avoidance; recusal (of a judge)