independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
to grow older (than expected); to advance in age
to use one's own judgement; to not be swayed by others; to have confidence in oneself
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to think too much; to be over-concerned
verification; confirmation; on-site inspection (by a judge, investigator, etc.) to gather physical evidence; verification
to do oneself; to do by oneself; to start work (on); to commence
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
demonic; devilish; satanic; diabolic
man of virtue; wise man; person of high rank; the four gentlemen (plum, chrysanthemum, orchid, and bamboo)
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
to think up; to think out; to knit (a pattern into a sweater, etc.); to start knitting
hostess (at a bar, cabaret, etc.)
to exploit; to extort; to squeeze (someone); to squeeze (e.g. oil, juice); to wring out; to press out
to succeed; to bear fruit
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
choice; selection; option
extreme logic; extreme argument; unreserved argument
came here; coming here; recently
sunlight; rays of the Sun
distrust; mistrust; insincerity; impiety; faithlessness
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
hanging in midair; suspended in midair; midair stunt; aerial stunt
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
victim (esp. someone killed); casualty
to change (with time, the ages, the seasons, etc.); to shift
to lift (a person) in one's arms; to help (a person) sit up
abdomen; abdominal region; belly; middle part
horizon (related to land)
end; close; conclusion; termination