shifting (the burden) onto; ill effects; negative consequences; burden
revelation; manifestation; appearance; expression (e.g. in molecular biology; protein expression or gene expression)
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
self-sufficiency; self-containment; autonomy; self-absorption
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
to take action; to start; to get started; to begin to do
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
in a daze; absent-mindedly; vacantly; dimly; hazily; faintly
with a clang or a clink; tinkle
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
to break into fragments; to go to pieces
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
floatingly; driftingly; softly; gently; restlessly; uncertainly
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
function; facility; faculty; feature
keepsake; memorabilia; memento
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
to be helpful; to be useful
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
long-cherished desire; satisfaction (from achieving one's desire)
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit