on the brink of collapse; in a state of near-collapse
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
shod feet; wearing shoes; muddy feet; dirty feet
returning home; visiting one's parents; new bride's first visit to parents
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
inquisitively; pryingly; nosily; thoroughly; persistently; through-and-through
four-legged tray for festive food
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
civilian in military employ
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
one's share; one's portion
cold-blooded; unfeeling; heartless; heart of stone; inconsiderate
cold-blooded person; heartless; coldhearted person
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
needy circumstances; living in poverty
(arch.) it is not so; no; never mind
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
might as well; sure, why not; why not use this occasion to ...
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
along the road; at the side of the road
gradually; slowly but steadily
dusk; twilight; twilight years; melancholia; melancholic nostalgia
older sister and younger brother
tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); disposal (e.g. weaponry); annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling)
separation; divorce; severing of connections
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
outlet (for one's anger, etc.); place (to turn one's eyes, to vent one's dissatisfaction, etc.); place to put something; place to dispose of something
unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
(move) slowly (e.g. walk); sluggishly; stolidly; ploddingly; heavily
place where one works; construction site; working area
to go crazy (esp. of a situation or thing); to get out of hand; to end up in an extreme state
human intellect; knowledge
staying out overnight without giving notice; spending night(s) away from home without permission (leave)