to be conceivable that; to be thinkable that
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); (lit.) 10000 to 1; (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
outcome (esp. of illness); result; consequence
to be tripped up; to be too drunk to stand
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie
major; large; the Major Leagues; Major League Baseball; major (key, scale, etc.); (oil) major
to resign oneself (to); to reconcile oneself (to); to accept (e.g. defeat); to give up
to die; to draw one's last breath; to breathe one's last
person concerned; interested party; related party
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
to perceive; to understand
White Russian emigre; White Russian exile
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
stunning; electrifying; striking; eye-popping; brilliant
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
actor; actress; player; performer
remission; improvement; relief (of pain, symptoms, etc.)
about when; about what time; how soon
looking directly at; looking straight at; looking squarely at (e.g. a problem); facing (e.g. the truth); normal vision; emmetropia
to care for (the sick); to nurse; to attend (someone's deathbed)
to take measures; to work out a plan; to lecture; to read aloud; to confer
undertaking; underwriting; acceptance
to take a breather; to take a rest; to take a break
sour look; surly face; pout