clumsy with one's hands; all thumbs
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
citizen; resident; person; user (of a website, esp. as a collective, e.g. Twittersphere)
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to put away; to stow away; to tuck away; to hoard
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
white paper; flyleaf; blank paper; clean slate; lack of prior opinion, positions, etc.; scratch
marriage proposal; marriage talks
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage
teething fever; developmental fever; fever that brings with it an intellectual or psycho-developmental growth spurt
study; learning; tutorial
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
to be embarrassed; to lose face
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
intelligence; intellect; brains
to keep in pace with; to keep up with; to follow (someone's thought); to understand
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement