to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
to contract (a disease); to suffer from
not necessarily so; is not always true
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
ripening (of a crop); crop; harvest
sorry; excuse me; thank you
as much as one wants; as many as one wants; all that one wishes for
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
criticism; critique; review; commentary
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
great difference; major mistake
old friend; familiar face
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
suspension of business; temporary closure (of a store, school, etc.); shutdown; holiday
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
way of talking; speaking style
stimulating; exciting; provocative
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
hearsay; learning by hearsay
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
gem; jewel; precious stone
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
collecting mania; mania for collecting; collectionism
(political) power; authority; influence