in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to continue to do; to persist in doing
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
originally; by nature; from the start
individualism; egoism; selfishness
internal conditions; true state of affairs
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
preference; priority; precedence
tendency; trend; inclination
considerably; fairly; quite
Casei; Cathy; Kathy; Cassie
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
to be cleared of a charge
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
going up in flames; destruction by fire (esp. of a large building); stirring up a storm of criticism online (of an article, tweet, statement, etc.); becoming the target of an Internet pitchfork mob
to take on a role; to take part
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
striking; remarkable; considerable
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
war; battle; match; game; competition
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
calming down; quieting down
out of the question; outrageous; impossible; irrelevant; not pertinent