descent (to earth, esp. of a god); advent; epiphany; arrival (of an important person); appearance
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone
full bloom (esp. of cherry blossom); full blossom
hidden treasure; treasured article
since long ago; already; for quite a while; for some time now
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
your countenance (his ..., her ..., etc.)
to meet all three important conditions; to be a triple threat; to be ideal
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
to be kind to; to treat kindly
helping oneself to a drink; pouring one's own drink
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
male-dominated society; patriarchal society
to live through; to survive
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
as far as the eye can see
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
to speak; to say; to vocalize
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
interference; meddling; butting in
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless