to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
outsider; someone outside of a group
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
related (by blood); blood-related; of the same blood
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
world; society; people; the public
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
to repent; to be penitent
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
verbalizing; putting into words
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to breathe out; to exhale
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
to hunger for love; to starve for love
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to shake; to waver; to tremble
opposite side; other side; other party
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
expression; look; countenance; face
peace (esp. of the world); tranquillity; calm
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
bitterness; distress; pain; bitterness and astringency