writing (e.g. as a profession)
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
(by force of) circumstances
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to put into the mouth; to eat
of course; certainly; naturally
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
occupation (i.e. field of regular employment); steady job; regular work
spotlight; public eye; public's attention; goldfish bowl
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to do for (the sake of someone else)
world; society; people; the public
black sheep (of a family); ostracism
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
to have a guilty conscience
society; public; community; social studies
rail (track); (curtain) rail; track (for a sliding door); groundwork; spadework
derailment; digression; deviation
company; corporation; workplace
lying down and getting up; waking; getting up; living (with); staying (with)
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
family; members of a family
den; haunt; hangout; nest; lair
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
a dime a dozen; two a penny
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)