to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
deep affection; devotion; profound attachment
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
long-awaited; much-awaited
nether region; between the legs; groin; crotch
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
left hook (e.g. in boxing, etc.)
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)
absurd; ridiculous; nonsense; excessive; extreme
news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
to become better; to improve
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
cast-off skin (snake, insect, etc.); husk; empty shell; exuvia; exuviae
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
vitality; energy; dynamism
complexion; colour; color; blood red
high spirits; high energy; go!; go-man-go!; fashionably clothed and assertive (esp. of a woman); flashy
to make progress; to develop; to evolve (method, style, etc.)
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
face contorted and about to cry
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to
having an immediate effect; taking immediate effect
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application