sad; wretched; deplorable
busyness; a lot of things to do; frequent use; heavy use (of); many uses
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
other; another; over; more than; I; me
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
bombshell announcement (statement)
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
to watch over; to watch attentively
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
foolish thought; (one's own) thought; (one's own) idea
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
to pile up; to accumulate
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to throw away; to abandon; to give up; to relinquish; to lay down (one's life)
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
live-in domestic service; live-in apprenticeship; public duty; public service
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
duration; continuance; survival; persistence; retention
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
by your leave; with your permission
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
direct control; direct supervision
dark side (of nature, town, etc.)
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
one's long-cherished desire
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
to ask (humbly); to request (humbly)
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to subsist; to keep on living
help; assistance; service
things to do; must-do items; one's duty; what is required