to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
cheap-looking; tawdry; insignificant
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
to scribble (write quickly); to dash off
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
to be idle; to slacken; to neglect (e.g. one's work)
intelligent; wise; sagacious; smart-alecky; cheeky
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
understanding and acceptance; spiritual awakening; a heart that understands truth; (feeling of) resignation
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
considerably; greatly; a lot
intimacy; affection; familiarity
unbearable; intolerable; unendurable
panoramic (view, perspective, etc.); high-level; comprehensive (manner); holistic; broad
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
otherwise; or else; if not
useless; worthless; absurd; baloney
beginning and end; doing something from beginning to end; being unchanged from beginning to end; from beginning to end; the whole time
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
questions and answers; dialogue
flowers; beautiful; spectacular
change; alteration; modification
irritability; feeling of impatience; sense of uneasiness
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
promise; vow; engagement; convention; rule; resolution
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...