to startle; to surprise; to astonish; (lit.) to make (someone) say "oh!"
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis
so what!; who gives a damn?
incredible; extraordinary; exceptional; phenomenal
to be imaginable; to be conceivable
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
(wanting something so badly that) one can almost taste it; (lit.) a hand reaches out from one's throat
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to give up (something as hopeless); to throw in the towel
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
to become complicated; to become intricate; to become tangled
old house; deserted house
spreading; laying out; security deposit; Japanese mattress
hunting; shooting; game; quarry
clumsiness; awkwardness; ineptitude
attendant; person who looks after one's needs; caretaker
old-timer; veteran; senior; old stump; old roots
time; hour; season; suitable time; opportunity; chance
perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features); decent; proper; correct
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
security; stability; safety; peace
change of job; change of occupation; career change
model; (good) example; exemplar; model handwriting; model drawing; copybook
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
womanizer; Lothario; Don Juan; philanderer; lady-killer
to get a reputation as a philanderer
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
meaning; called; named; that says; that
quarrel; fight; trouble; dispute; friction; discord