to defend oneself; to protect oneself
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
thoughtless; reckless; seldom; rare; ordinary; usual
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
for example; for instance; e.g.
to judge; to decide; to sit in judgement; to try
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to feel; to sense; to experience
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
official business; public business
at least; at most; (even) just
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)