it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to cut in (printing)
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
to increase; to add to; to augment
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
cardio-pulmonary function
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
semi-transparent; translucent
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean