to bear fruit; to ripen; to produce (good) results; to show results; to bear fruit
(examination) failure; rejection; disqualification
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
unappealing; uninteresting; lacking charm
laughingstock; butt of ridicule
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
for goodness' sake; for the love of God; I implore you, ...; I beg of you, ...
almost every day; almost daily
to lose heart; to lose motivation
to work hard; to work diligently; to do one's best; to try one's hardest
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
to catch the eye; to attract attention
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
play; sport; fun; caprice; joke; jest
to wash again; to reconsider
knothole; peep-hole; (fig.) bad eyes; tunnel vision
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
to forfeit; to confiscate; to call out; to summon
heaven and earth; top and bottom
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
sincere; earnest; serious
robust; fit and healthy; strong; sturdy
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable
decorum; propriety; politeness
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
even though; despite; when
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
to choke; to have trouble breathing
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm