what's the matter?; what's wrong?
on and after; from ... onward; since
to pass (of time); to elapse
health problem; poor physical health; bad shape; feeling unwell
the same rank; equality; apposition
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
straight; straightforward; direct; straight (wins, sets, etc.); straight (liquor); neat; entering university right after graduating high school
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
beauty; siren; courtesan; prostitute
to be similar (to); to be akin (to); to be like
immediately; at once; instantly
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
selecting a suitable person; personnel selection
monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
soon; shortly; before long
common knowledge; being well-known; making (something) well-known
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
cannot be helped; unavoidable
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
to go too far; to go to excess; to carry too far
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
programme; program; plans; arrangements