to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
leaving one's own house (e.g. when going to war); departure; setting out; starting a new life; starting life anew
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
defense of one's country; defence of one's country
subcenter (of a large city) (subcentre); urban subcenter
along the road; along the way
secret; private; surreptitious
to be worried; to be troubled
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
pushy; pushing; self-assertive
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
infancy; childish; infantile; immature
working hard; applying oneself; cultivating one's character (through hard work or study); polishing (stones)
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
several people; a few people
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to some extent; to a certain extent
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think