the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
obstinate; stubborn; obdurate; headstrong; willful; perverse
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to lie down; to throw oneself down
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
to give oneself to (esp. of a woman to a man); to surrender oneself to
to serve; to work for; to attend
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to honor; to honour; to respect; to esteem; to prize
inheritance; succession; accession; share-alike
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
duty; obligation; responsibility
near oneself; close to one; familiar
one's station in life; one's personal history; one's circumstances; one's lot; one's destiny; one's future
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
ticklish; embarrassed; awkward; ill at ease (esp. when receiving public praise)
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
high; noble; refined; advanced
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (last month, etc.); for (20 years, etc.)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
modesty; humility; being humble
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
soil; breeding ground; fertile ground (for); foundation (for the development of ...)
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course; though possible as it may be
feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy
to be conspicuous; to stand out
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
desperation; despair; self-abandonment