to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
to do together; to put together; to lump together; to regard in the same light; to put in the same category; to arrange for (two people) to marry
stubbornly; firmly; determinedly; obstinately; resolutely; adamantly
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
arguing back and forth; bandying words; verbal tug-of-war
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
more than usual; especially; particularly
official recognition; official approval; certification; authorization; authorisation
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
work-in-progress; working state
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio
heartbroken thoughts; heartrending grief; overwhelming sorrow
bride; (one's) daughter-in-law; wife
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
stability; steadiness; consistency; stable
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with
to grow older (than expected); to advance in age
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
maneuvering behind the scenes; backroom deals; dodgy dealings
strategic arrangement of go stones at the beginning of a game; opening moves; preparations; preparatory steps; arrangements
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
retainer; attendant; escort
business discussion; negotiation
having not the slightest idea
column; beam; girder; digit; decade; order of magnitude
promising; hopeful; full of promise
familiarity; intimacy; acquaintance
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
eating together; dining together; having a meal together
reputation; respectability; honour; honor
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
that is to say; so that means