philosophical view; looking at philosophically; long view; farsighted view
decider; person who decides; decisive factor; clincher; key
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
very great; enormous; serious
large ball; giant ball (e.g. as pushed by competing teams in a school sports day)
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
pride; dignity; self-respect
to swarm; to crowd; to flock together
deep (of emotions, connections, etc.)
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
increase; multiplication; propagation; proliferation
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
with a bang; with a bam; with a wham
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
saying no is also an expression of fondness; no often means yes; the lady doth protest too much
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
shelter; refuge; protected place
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
not worth mentioning; nothing special; nothing in particular; no notable ...
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
god of death; death deity; Death; Grim Reaper
one's best interests; one's own good
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help
to reach a situation about which nothing can be done
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
penance; austerities; mortification; difficult work; strenuous task
pleasure trip; company (office) trip
growth period (in children)
to be nervous; to be sensitive; to worry; to be fussy; to be precise
construction; architecture (of buildings)
vegetable; marijuana; cannabis