one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
to differ (from); to be different; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to become abnormal; to go wrong
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
to continue; to keep up; to keep on; to continue ...; to keep on ...
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
of course; certainly; naturally
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
to set (sun); to become dark
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to gain strength; to have energy
one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)