to join forces with; to cooperate with
human affairs; mundane matters; personnel affairs; human resources; human power; human effort
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
marital quarrel; argument between husband and wife
to persuade; to urge; to coax; to make advances (to); to seduce; to court
second offense; second offence; reoffending; recidivism
to place one's arm around each other's shoulders; to join shoulders
to dominate (usu. one's husband)
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
swallowing whole; swallowing without chewing; swallowing (a story); believing unquestioningly; accepting (a proposal, demand, etc.) unconditionally; accepting as-is
book with the look and layout of a magazine
places alongside a railway line, bus route, major thoroughfare, etc.
to shine a spotlight on; to highlight; to bring attention to
to visit frequently; to haunt
to start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.)
locals; local inhabitants
focus of one's attention; what one is looking for; viewpoint; point one is trying to make
to brace one's core (e.g. when carrying something heavy); to bear down; to exert oneself; to push oneself; to pay generously (for); to splurge (on)
fixed time; regular time; scheduled time; fixed period; scheduled period
once upon a time; a long time ago
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout; reversal (of direction of rotation)
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
in perfect form; going swimmingly
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
personage; person (deserving of respect)
(informal) discussion; talk; (formal and tedious) talk; lecture; admonition; reprimand
bachelorhood; spinsterhood; celibacy; living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
receptionist; reception woman
to install (a king, emperor, etc.); to appoint (to a post); to promote; to assign (to study under)
sickness and health start with the mind