matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
red hair; (arch.) Westerner (esp. a Dutchman)
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
under the veranda; under the floor; out of sight; in the background; unnoticed
male; manly; brave; larger (of the two); greater; (arch.) man
to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
good performance; good work; great success
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
this sort of; this type of
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
situation; outlook; one's allegiance; affiliation; position
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
flat-tasting; bland; lacking in flavor; dull; flat; unimaginative
look; appearance; spectacle; sight; observation meditation; outlook on ...
gloomy; melancholy; pessimistic; luxuriant (of vegetation)
few decades; many decades; several decades
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
important condition; basic premise; something that should be obvious to all; something that should not have to be argued; major premise (in a syllogism)
incorrect answer; wrong solution; incorrect interpretation
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
coming and going; traffic; road; street; association; socializing
shoulder (of a road); berm
with a (cry of) "ah!"; with a shout (of surprise, shock, etc.); in surprise; in astonishment
ta-dah!; ta-da!; tada!; voilà
pseudo; quasi; false; suspected (case, e.g. of disease)
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
supplementary lecture; supplementary lesson; extra classes
(young) girl; maiden; young lady