no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
to cover with plastic wrap (e.g. food)
diversion (e.g. of funds); appropriation; misappropriation; making use of (for another purpose); reuse; repurpose
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...
origin of an affair; spark that lit the fuse; beginning
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to be the worst of the worst; (lit.) to deserve to die ten thousand deaths
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
vague; desultory; distracted; loose; half-hearted; diffuse
derailment; digression; deviation
important condition; basic premise; something that should be obvious to all; something that should not have to be argued; major premise (in a syllogism)
just like; exactly like; as if; (do) just like ...; (be) virtually like ...; as if it were ...
humorous; funny; amusing; enjoyable (e.g. life); pleasant; fun
to be exhausted; to be tired out; to be worn out
mountain climber; mountaineer
to start making a noise; to start making an uproar; to go berserk
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
to investigate; to examine
resignation; acceptance; consolation
talking while standing; standing around talking
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
smelling of mold; musty; putrid; old-fashioned; stale; hackneyed