theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
ignorant of the ways of the world
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
recitation (of a poem); chanting; singing; composition (of a poem); composed poem
ascension (into heaven); the Ascension; death
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to encourage (someone); to cheer (someone) up; to give someone a charge; to empower
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
to be(come) intertwined; to be entangled
to push (something) against
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
to be choked up; to be crushed (emotionally); to be overcome (with emotion); to be shocked; to be horrified
to have a nightmare; to make a noise during a nightmare
bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio
floating; buoyancy; fishing float; bobber; buoy; lifebuoy
soaking (wet); wringing; dripping; drenched
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
nineteenth day of the month; nineteen days; (arch.) fool; (arch.) simpleton
stepwise; one step at a time
beginning; outset; first; onset
apt to (do); liable to; prone to
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
biological parent; real parent
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
(not) a single person; (no) one