to become (a state, condition, etc.)
loser; defeated person; the defeated
in a few days; in the near future; soon; one of these days
perfection; completeness; wholeness; soundness; intactness
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
to pull out; to draw out; to pick out; to take (a sample); to steal (the contents of something); to pilfer
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish
useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle
to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
to know shame; to have a sense of shame; to be ashamed
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
recouping one's strength for a renewed attack; making another attempt with redoubled efforts
now that; since; so long as; because
to become accustomed to calling (e.g. someone by a certain name)
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
strange; odd; unusual; eccentric; peculiar
giving something a try because one has nothing to lose
to give an important position
endurance; perseverance; patience
selfish; self-indulgent; arbitrary
dejected; dispirited; crestfallen; discouraged
slightest notice; slightest consideration; slightest attention; a little thought; glance
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
several people; a few people
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
to help (someone) out of trouble; to rescue; to save
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
grudge; complaint; reproach
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
cannot be helped; unavoidable
reconciliation (between warring nations); (making of) peace
if so; in that case; in that situation
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with