(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
brothers and sisters; siblings
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
postwar period; period after Second World War
first of all; first thing
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
to faint; to lose consciousness; to feel overwhelmed; to be astounded
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with
Mecca; Makkah; mecca; centre for some field or activity (center)
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
the country; countryside; rural districts; cultivated land; fields
rice plant (Oryza sativa)
open; spacious; extensive
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
serious; severe; grave; acute
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
zest for living; energy to live
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
entrance fee; admission fee; admission; entrance charge; admission charge
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
tone of command; authoritative tone; commanding tone
in accordance with; according to
heigh-ho; heave-ho; la-la
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
pressing one's hands together in prayer; triangular frame of a thatched roof; yours sincerely; yours truly