to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
how long; how far; how much
long-established; old-established; traditional
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to find the resolve (to do); to make up one's mind (with); to act on a thought
antipathy; reluctance; resistance
to settle (in a place); to settle down
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
future (usually near); prospects
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
conditionally; with conditions attached
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
opinion; point of view; visual point
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
reason; cause; circumstances
to accept; to receive; to agree
such ... as; or some such
being somewhat excited (agitated)
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
inquisitive (e.g. look); questioning; quizzical; interrogative
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
mental; psychological; physical