indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
indescribable; exquisite; inexpressible; indefinable
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
vast; limitless; boundless
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
engagingly; cordially; amiably; sociably; hospitably
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
really; truly; indeed; good grief
to be perturbed; to be agitated
wisdom of age; sagacity of one's years; old-man's wisdom
simply; merely; only; solely
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
one by one; one at a time; in turn
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
very much; exceedingly; extremely
beginning; outset; first; onset
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
frontmost; a short time ago; a little while ago; just now
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
on bad terms; at loggerheads
per-capita division; division according to the number of people