in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
to be stranded; to be forced to stay; to be obliged to stay
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
slightly early; just before
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
guardian; protector; patron; parent
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
superior; boss; them (as opposed to "us"); person above; upstairs neighbour (neighbor)
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
contemplation; meditation
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
good humour (humor); good mood
settlement; conclusion; summary
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
look like; sound like; savor of; smack of
have a good day; take care; see you
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
feeling sick; feeling queasy; feeling nauseated; being angry; being offended; being disgusted
hostility; antagonism; opposition
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
mental health; mental hygiene
irritating; troublesome; gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; heavy (weather); cloudy
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch
to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise; to tell apart; to differentiate
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
urgent report; urgent message