from the start; not at all
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
metal fittings; metal fixtures
to stretch (unbend) oneself
scene; view; prospect; outlook
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
each and all; every single one; everybody
transport truck; transport vehicle
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
delineation; demarcation; drawing a line (e.g. between what's acceptable and unacceptable); (measuring) ruler
and; thereupon; because of that
spiritual awakening; resolution
close; intimate; on good terms
selection; choice; choosing; picking; election
supper; night meal; late-night snack; "fourth meal"; midnight snack
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
scope; valid range; coverage
to find out; to discover; to locate
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
for today; for the time being
(not) so much; (not) that much
to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
light clothing; dressing light; light equipment; light armaments
support; backing; patronage
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)