reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
one day; (on) a certain day
this world; this life; world of the living
hardening; vulcanization; hardening (of attitude, stance, etc.); stiffening; upturn (in the market); firming up
covering; protection; backing; relief
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
glaring at each other; confrontation; standoff; face-off
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
after a long time; for the first time in a while
(musical) time; tempo; beat; the moment; the instance; chance
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
refusing to budge; adamant; intransigent; unyielding
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
help; assistance; service
well known; well connected
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
fourteenth day of the month; fourteen days
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
journal; magazine; periodical
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn