to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
one's house; one's home; one's family
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
to become possible; to become able to (do)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
wide difference; a world of difference
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
permission; allowance; acceptance; tolerance; pardon
all; entire; whole; altogether
to take all things together; to include everything; to take account of everything
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
loveliness; charm; allure; colour and scent; color and scent
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
sincere; earnest; serious
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
perfect; complete; flawless
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification