I'm telling you this for your own good; here's some friendly advice
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to do oneself; to do by oneself; to start work (on); to commence
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
whim; vagary; capriciousness; eccentricity
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
way to die; means of dying; quality of one's death
to get (much) colder; to deepen (cold); to feel cold (of the body); to be chilled to the bones; to worsen (of relations, economic conditions, etc.)
fur; skin; pelt; kanji "fur" radical
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
mixing; compounding; dispensing (e.g. prescription)
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
hunting; shooting; game; quarry
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
to hunt (animals); to search (for a criminal); to go looking for (flowers, etc.); to gather (mushrooms)
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
decayed tree; rotted tree; decayed wood; obscure, meaningless life (metaphor)
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)