needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
point; dot; one point; one matter; one point (in a game, exam, etc.); one mark
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to turn against; to become an enemy
fixed content; settled matter; done deal
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
absence; disregard; indifference
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
every part of the world; all over the world; the four corners of the world
planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up
to account for; to make up; to occupy (a place, position, etc.); to hold (a rank, seat, etc.); to occupy (one's mind, heart, etc.); to weigh (on one's mind)
weight; body weight; importance; weight; emphasis
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
as planned; according to plan
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
stoppage; interruption; cessation; suspension
to get carried away; to become over-excited; to push one's luck; to push a good thing too far
testimony; (verbal) evidence
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
younger half-sister (by a different mother)
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
remote place; backcountry; the sticks; hinterland
killing two birds with one stone
village; human habitation; human settlement
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
field (for growing wheat, fruit, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth