to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
to state; to express; to mention
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
parthenogenesis; virgin birth
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
to exert oneself; to make efforts
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
predation; eating prey; preying upon
here and there; little by little; sporadically; dots; spots
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
premature death; untimely death; dying young
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
separate; scattered; apart
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow
to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy
family name; house name; family honour; family honor
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
disguising oneself as a man; dressing as a man (for a woman); male clothing
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher