to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
this sort of; of this kind; of the sort; such
to become decrepit; to become senile
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
field of activities; area of activity; range of behavior (behaviour); habitat
devotion; attachment; obsession; infatuation; (romantic) obsession
sky; air; ether; firmament; the heavens
fort; stronghold; fortification
bamboo shoot; young, inexperienced doctor
a little bit; a little while
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
feel; touch; manner (towards others); most impressive part; best part; beginning
petrifaction; petrification; mineralization; mineralisation; lithification; fossilization
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
crime; criminal act; offence; offense
last days; the end; one's fate
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
excessive supply; oversupply
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
complete picture; panorama; what it all adds up to; bird's eye view; all-embracing portrait; overall perspective
high and low (social standing)
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; progeny; offspring; paternal blood; lineage; sperm
foolhardiness; recklessness; savage valour; savage valor; brute courage
single eye; one eye; single lens; simple eye; ocellus
ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb