ironically enough; as irony would have it; in a nice little twist
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty
unable to resist; unable to suppress
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
central pillar (of a building); mainstay (e.g. of an economy); backbone (e.g. of a family); provider
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
how long; how far; how much
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
tidal hour; right time; favourable opportunity (favorable)
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
test of courage (e.g. at a frightening place such as a graveyard); dare
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
living in peace; living a quiet life; being content with one's present position; being satisfied with one's lot
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
to make good one's escape; to escape to a safe place; to make one's getaway; to effect one's escape
flow of time; flux of time; lapse of time; current of the times; trend of the times
price; cost; charge; consideration (in a contract)
sooner or later; in due time; in due course
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
prediction; prophecy; prognostication
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
first and last (time, chance, etc.); (the) only
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to encourage someone to expect something; to raise someone's hopes
after a long time; for the first time in a while
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to take a nap; to catch forty winks; to catch some Z's
to be clear; to be distinct; to be skillful; to be skilful; to be well-executed; to get cold
restless; on edge (and unable to concentrate); distracted; for some reason
slightly early; just before
to put together; to gather; to collect; to scrape together
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given
to get late; to advance; to wear on