given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
chink in the armor (armour)
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
meaning; significance; sense
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
what's what; heads or tails
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
to be gouged; to be hollowed; to become hollow
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
as before; as ever; as it was originally
to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to accept; to receive; to agree
transfer; redirection; transmission; forwarding (telephone call, e-mail, etc.)
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
getting tired of; getting sick of; getting bored with; getting fed up with
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
pale; pallid; bluish-white
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
product; produce; result; fruit
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
to blur; to shade off; to gradate; to obscure; to make ambiguous
to strike (with a stick, whip, etc.); to hit; to punch; to go to (a place to eat, drink, etc.)
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to attempt; to test; to try out