to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
if you think about it; come to think of it
to entrust; to leave to a person
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
receiving; acceptance; reception
release; emission; ejection
real intention; true motive; true meaning
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
to meet someone's requirements; to meet expectations; to go along with what somebody wants
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
polite; courteous; hospitable
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to arrange beforehand; to make a sign to each other; to conspire
doctor's assistance; doctor's assistant; locum tenens
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
dishonesty; injustice; dishonor; dishonour; ingratitude
light; faint; pale; fleeting
conjugal relations; conjugal affection
sliver of hope; gleam of hope; ray of hope
white of the eye; cold, unwelcoming eyes
pupil and (dark) iris of the eye
to have an audience (with); to have an interview (with); to meet; to see
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
to get back together (with a former partner)
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
eternal; unlimited; endless
solitude; loneliness; isolation
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop