subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
nothing but; none other than
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
mental; mental health; mental state; mental resolve
goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
care; kea (Nestor notabilis)
burden; load (e.g. CPU time, electricity, etc.)
to say; to spatter; to prate; to prattle; to babble
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
regret; remorse; repentance; contrition
to shake one's head (in denial)
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
this world; this life; world of the living
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
quite; utterly; (not) at all; completely; wholly; entirely
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
to be softened; to calm down
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
friction; discord; strife
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
simple honesty; tactless frankness
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy