to gesture to come closer; to beckon; to call; to summon
loss (of something); disadvantage; mistake; error; flaw; defect
to lower the curtain (at the end of a play); to come to an end; to finish
bhikkhuni (fully ordained nun); Indonesia
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
low-priced; cheap; shallow (e.g. sympathy); superficial; link back to discussion group, bulletin board, etc. posting
establishment; founding; organization; organisation
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
magnificent house; luxurious home; palatial residence; stately mansion
salon; saloon; sarong; saron (musical instrument)
to run aground; to strike a rock; to be stranded on a reef; to reach a deadlock; to come to a standstill; to run into difficulties
to go first; to take the lead; to lead the way
consequently; as a result; in the end
source of worry; source of distress
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
end; close; conclusion; termination
putting in an appearance; visiting; coming to the surface; appearing; showing one's face (on TV, social media, etc.); face reveal
return; reversion; comeback; carriage return
about; concerning; related to; -ish
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
for a long time; at (great) length; lengthily; (extending) far; (stretching) out; (lying down) at full length
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
to be attentive to small details; to be attentive to others (or others' concerns); to have one's mind turn groundlessly to something negative
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
sparing a life; clemency; reconsideration of an employee's dismissal
to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)
even more; still more; further
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
writing off (a debt); cancellation; balancing the books; cancelling out (gains or losses); making even; making up (for)
mediation; intercession; smoothing over
go-between; intermediary; mediator
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable