to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
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
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
will; testament; last request
to get flustered; to get flurried; to get agitated; to become impatient; to hurry
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
spontaneity; spontaneous passive
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
discharge; outward flow; efflux; leak of (private) information or pictures
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
master; teacher; stable master
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
stillness; quiet; peacefulness
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)