to reach a situation about which nothing can be done
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
two reams (of paper); 1000 sheets (of paper); stanza; verse; tribe (in taxonomy); forecast (bet); bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet)
to originate with; to start with; to stem from
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
relation; relative; kind; cordial
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
to proceed with; to continue with; to move on; to go forward; to pursue
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
any more; any further; any better; any longer
repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
wrong; bad; not allowed; not possible; failing grade
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
tragic but brave; heroic; grim; pathetic
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but
to approach; to draw near
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)