to pick up; to adopt (a proposal); to take up (a topic); to take issue with; to make a problem of; to report (news); to cover
intention; inclination; mind; idea; wish; view
party in full swing; party at its peak
messy; shabby; scruffy; dirty; squalid; sordid
to flutter down (of leaves, petals, etc.); to fall as if dancing
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to cause someone to worry
horse riding; horseback riding; mounting a horse; mount; riding horse; saddle horse
(theatrical) fighting scene
to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
strong and weak points; likes and dislikes; strengths and weaknesses
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
philosophical view; looking at philosophically; long view; farsighted view
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to get dark; to grow dark; to end (of a day, year, season, etc.); to come to an end; to be sunk in (e.g. despair); to be lost in (e.g. thought)
to make (someone) realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home (to someone); to teach (someone) a lesson
depending on the circumstances; due to (with modifying verb)
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to be far apart (from); to be a long way off (from); to be remote; to be very different (from); to be quite unlike; to be far from (e.g. the truth)
to overcharge; to rip off
to accuse someone falsely; to make a false charge
inferior goods; faulty item
magic tool (in fiction); magical item
to palm off; to force a sale
price reduction; price cut; reduction in price; markdown
market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom); estimation
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
perfect; complete; flawless
to subsist; to keep on living
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
an old man's indiscretions
in a sense; in some way; to an extent