to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
our country; our land; one's own country
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
successive generations; successive emperors
mistress; kept woman; concubine
(logical) true; regular; 10^40; ten thousand undecillion; original; positive
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
forcing; compulsion; coercion; pushing (to do)
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
to take advantage of one's carelessness; to perform a surprise attack
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
probe each other; sound each other out
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
ingenuity; resourcefulness
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
this for sure; certainly is
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one