atonement (for one's sins); expiation; making amends; making up for (a misdeed)
replacement; substitution; rebuilding; changing
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
to soothe one's soul; to raise one's spirits
to become calm (of the wind, sea, etc.); to die down
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
(piece of) rope; ordinary method
afterlife; the next world; the world beyond
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
parting (of people); separation; farewell; breakup
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
model; (good) example; exemplar; paragon
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
crisp; staccato; piquant; clear
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
to hold a grudge; to hold something against someone
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
killing two birds with one stone
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
memory; sense; experience
to become like a different person; to have a change in personality
innocent; cherubic; childlike
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
sentiment; sentimentality
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
one's hand; name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
tacit approval; tacit permission; connivance; acquiescence; toleration; overlooking
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)