stoic; stoical; self-disciplined; abstemious; Stoic (philosopher)
emotional care; emotional support; caring for someone's mental well-being
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
retailing; repeating (someone else's words, opinion, etc.); parroting; echoing
technical skill; ability; capacity
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
(rubbing) salt in the wound
damn it; damn; beast; animal; person reborn into the animal realm; brute
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
(distinction of) sex; gender
fireball; ball of fire; will-o'-the-wisp; jack-o'-lantern
conversely; on the contrary
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
deep affection; dear; beloved
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
decider; person who decides; decisive factor; clincher; key
head; brains; intellect; understanding
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
difference in social standing; difference in social position
to fall in love (with); to fall for; to be attracted (by); to be charmed (by); to forget oneself; to be entranced (by)
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
water supply; water service; channel; strait; water course; waterway
to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to wash one's feet
sentimental; mushy; saccharine; sickly-sweet; sugary