turning point; critical juncture; knot (in a tree, etc.)
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
rule; reign; government; governing
intensiveness; collecting; summarizing; putting together
promotion; encouragement; fostering; unwanted help (usu. unintentionally harmful); unnecessary help
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
this world; this life; this generation; present day
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
matter causing distress; something causing worry
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
to be affected; to put on airs; to pose
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy