tears of regret; bitter tears; vexation; chagrin
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to invest in; to sink money into; to put into; to lay out (funds); to inject; to impregnate
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (someone's) side
even more; still more; further
encouragement; incentive; stimulus
to strike a chord; to tug at one's heartstrings; to resonate
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
to have a warped view; to be jaundiced; to feel that one has been unfairly treated; to be jealous; to be envious
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
so; therefore; and; (and) then
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
research material; experimental material
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to take root (of a plant); to strike root; to root; to become established (e.g. of an idea, a movement); to take hold; to take root
practical use; application; making good use of; conjugation; inflection
paste; glue; clothing starch
gelatinous glue (usu. from animal and fish bones, hide, etc.)
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
future prospects; promise
egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
to sense; to infer; to gather; to pick up on; to get wind of; to perceive
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate