very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
whispering into a person's ear
being about to cry; the verge of tears
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation
if you think about it; come to think of it
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
to break the silence; to break one's silence
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block
the proof of the pudding is in the eating; the proof is in the pudding; don't knock it till you've tried it; you can't tell unless you try
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence
iron (Fe); steel; iron (will, discipline, lady, etc.); railway; railway enthusiast
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
mediocre; ordinary; commonplace; banal
from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
insolent fellow; rude fellow
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
caller; visitor; company; guest
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
woman; lady; adult female
to die; to decease; to perish; to pass away
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
putting that aside; that said; apart from that; anyway; be that as it may
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
of all people; a person of ...'s standing
economic; financial; economical; thrifty; frugal
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking