then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
to meet; to assemble; to congregate
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
frail; flimsy; insubstantial; insignificant; lacking gravitas
receiving; acceptance; reception; admission
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
grown man; grown woman; grown-up person; sensible person
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
to shorten one's life (through hardship, etc.); to hasten one's death
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight
persistence; fortitude; indomitability
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
(not) a single person; (no) one
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
standard; criterion; norm; benchmark; measure; gauge
test; trial; ordeal; tribulation
burdening; bearing; load (electrical, mechanical, etc.); stress; stress testing (of physical function or performance); provocative testing
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
reckless; rash; headlong; foolhardy; daredevil; daring
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
clearly; distinctly; vividly
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
short temper; quick temper; hot temper; impatience; irritability
to throw; to toss; to fling; to abandon (one's work); to give up; to lay aside
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
throwing stones; slingshot; sling
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick