interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
belief; faith; conviction
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
whim; vagary; capriciousness; eccentricity
deviation; departure; omission
raising and lowering; praising and blaming; modulation
to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something
strangely; oddly; miraculously; mysteriously
to take on a role; to take part
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
to devote oneself; to do one thing exclusively; to make a job of; to decide to
future (usually near); prospects
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
set of tools (implements); kit; outfit
to encourage someone to expect something; to raise someone's hopes
to tease; to irritate; to tantalize; to keep (someone) in suspense
to put on airs; to assume importance
comprehension; understanding
to attempt; to test; to try out
lightly; easily; carelessly
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
profitable plan; good plan
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
wise saying; famous saying
feeling one gets from listening to something
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion