to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
intention; inclination; mind; idea; wish; view
to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
first meeting; first interview with
timidity; nervousness; being easily intimidated
affable; sociable; friendly
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
socializing; getting on with people; personal relations
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
don't push yourself too hard; don't force yourself
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
willpower; energy; vitality
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
to order; to command; to appoint
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
to find fault (with trivial matters); to scold over minor things; to get angry over trifles; to raise one's eyebrows
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
(not) even once; (not) ever
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
(bulge of one's) biceps; zeal; effort; enthusiasm
bodily build; degree of fleshiness
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
system; institution; organization; organisation
that gentleman; that lady; he; she