to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate
comfortably; peacefully; freely; (growing) quickly
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith (and marrow)
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
nationwide; countrywide; national; throughout the country
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
tying up; binding; total; sum; conclusion (e.g. of a gathering); end; final meal after a drinking party
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
simply; merely; only; solely
elementary level; beginner level
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
deep impression; being deeply moved; being deeply touched
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
finally; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
to expel (from the body); to let off (a fart); to utter (a lie, nonsense, etc.); to say; to do
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
bipedal walking; walking on two legs
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
stormy and full of drama; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
many; much; a great amount; (arch.) excessive amount
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
whenever you want; any time you like
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
first-class; first-rate; characteristic (of); peculiar (to); school (e.g. of flower arrangement); one flag
caring for (esp. a pet or a small object); cherishing; being fond of; prizing; treasuring
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage