from; since; through (e.g. a window, door); via; because; as; from (as in "made from")
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
philosophical view; looking at philosophically; long view; farsighted view
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to make (someone) understand (a fault, mistake, etc.); to reason with; to advise; to try to persuade; to exhort; to admonish
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
blond hair; blonde hair; golden hair
ringlets (hairstyle); ringlet curls; sausage curls
distinctive; characteristic
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
older sister; elder sister
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
cannot be helped; unavoidable
to know; to understand; to (understand and) accept (a responsibility); to have a knowledge of (a skill, art, etc.); to have a command of
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
same; identical; equal; anyway; in any case; if one must ...
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to put on; to wear; to be clothed in; to be clad in; to be dressed in; to be wrapped in
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
developing (e.g. industry, town, economy)
blue; azure; green; pale (facial color); gray; unripe
(flower) bud; promising young person; budding beauty
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
top part of the head; crown; parietal region
antenna; thing or method used to collect information or opinions