nature; the natural world; realm of nature
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
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)
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
gem; jewel; precious stone
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
resistance (to heat, corrosion, etc.); tolerance (to a drug, pain, etc.); resistance (to drugs, pesticides, etc.)
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to accept; to receive; to agree
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
ecology; life and habits (of an animal); mode of life; way of living
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
to disappear into; to slip into; to be lost in; to be mixed up with
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing; one's work
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
matter of life or death; life-and-death problem
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
branch family; cadet family; establishing a branch family
being adopted into the family of one's bride
several years; a few years
death; decease; passing away
complexion; colour; color; blood red
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
at a young age; while still young
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
to discuss; to talk together
rose-colour; rose-color; bright (e.g. life, future, prospects); cheerful; rosy
proposal; offer; request; application
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked