dejected; dispirited; crestfallen; discouraged
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
speech; eloquence; manner of speaking; manner of expression
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
strained (argument, interpretation, etc.); farfetched (theory, view, etc.); forced; laboured; twisted (reasoning)
unable to escape criticism; worthy of censure
knowing only too well; being fully aware of
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
experienced; veteran; skilled; expert
to polish up (on); to refine; to hone; to polish (by rubbing)
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
in order to do; for the purpose of doing; must; should
literally; to the letter; literal
purpose for which money is spent; the way money is spent; how goods are used
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
criticism; blame; rejection; flick (of the finger)
to become a couple; to be man and wife; to be married to
companion; partner; spouse
having at one's mercy; trifling with; toying with; playing with; making a fool of; leading around by the nose
strict; rigid; exact; fair; impartial
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
(human) embodiment (of); incarnation (of)
tide; tidal current; tendency; drift; trend
guidance; leadership; leading the way
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
true state; actual condition; reality
frequency (of occurrence)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
maintenance or abolition (of a system, institution, etc.); existence
assize; court; legislature
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy