doctor's orders (to refrain from something, e.g. drinking); stoppage of a fight on doctor's orders (in boxing, etc.)
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
so; therefore; and; (and) then
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
one more; another (one); (not) quite; (not) entirely; (not) enough
unclear; indistinct; obscure; opaque; inarticulate; dim
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
love story; romance; love affair
interpretation; explanation; reading; construction
rare; uncommon; unusual; rare; lightly cooked
that is to say; so that means
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; card; program
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
registration; accession; register; entry; record; subscription
licence; license; permit; certificate (of qualification)
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
from now; from this moment; henceforth
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
proposal; offer; request; application
easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
one stroke (of a brush); a few lines (of writing); note; writing in one go (without stopping to apply more ink to the brush); parcel (of land); same handwriting
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
to send; to dispatch; to see (someone) off; to escort; to bid farewell to (the departed); to say goodbye to; to spend (time)
rank; ranking order; hierarchy
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
although I say; although one might say; although called