but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to leverage (skills, attributes, experience, etc.); to restore (a deleted passage; in proofreading)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
to be remembered; to go down in history
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
hateful; detestable; abominable; amazing; fantastic; admirable
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
environment; surroundings; circumstances
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
shameful; disgraceful; unsightly; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
to mix (with); to be mixed (together); to be mingled
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
single word; a few words; brief comment
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; corruption; degeneracy; decay
area; region; district; locality
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to pass (of time); to elapse
in the meanwhile; during the time
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly; again and again; continually
(period of) a year; during the era (of)