to forget something ever existed; to pretend something didn't happen; to put something behind one; to forgive (something)
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
person concerned; interested party; related party
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to aggravate; to complicate; to make worse
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
the same generation; coeval
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
wind and waves; discord; trouble; hardships
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
not understanding; not knowing
abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
collision; crash; impact; clash; skirmish; conflict
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
hiding at all costs; desperate cover-up; doing one's best to keep (something) secret
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
modesty; humility; being humble
avoiding or dodging responsibility
one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); earnest; resolute; (arch.) one bloodline; (arch.) one clan
funny story; funny anecdote
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
breaking off a relationship; permanent breach of friendship; rupture
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
risky speculation; big gamble; large bet
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)