standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
until now; so far; up to the present
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
floating; drifting; weightlessness; softly; gently; lightly
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
chain; chaining; connection; (genetic) linkage
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
from the viewpoint of; according to
main spindle; main shaft; linchpin; pivot; principal axis; main axis
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
to fade; to lose colour (color); to discolour (discolor)
scenery; scene; landscape
to make the most of the present; to live for the moment; to seize the day
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
near; close; beside; third person
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
good (condition); going well; fine; smooth
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
principle; theory; fundamental truth
transition; change; progress; passing (of time)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to outwit; to get the better of; to overcome a superior opponent and leave him speechless
exhilarating; thrilling; intensely pleasurable
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
(a place) out of one's reach
to live; to make a living; to get on with
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
health; healthy; sound; fit
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)