environment; surroundings; circumstances
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to sharpen; to hone; to wash (rice); to scour; to polish
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
imagination; supposition; guess
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
as much as one can; as much as possible
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; marijuana; cannabis; not genuine
earth; ground; the solid earth; the (vast) land
energy; energy; strength; energy source; energy resource; food energy
such ... as; or some such
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
every single word and phrase; word by word
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
permanent preservation; permanent repository; keeping something permanently; preservation in perpetuity
comparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
selection; making a choice; sifting; decision to adopt or reject
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
taking something as absolute truth; regarding something as absolute
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest