while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to give up as hopeless; to wash one's hands (of someone or something)
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
rustic; rude; vulgar; rough
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
enemy territory; hostile place
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
remaining bony parts (of a fish after filleting); flaw (esp. of a person); fault; rice chaff; rough; crude
unripe; green; immature; immature; inexperienced; unskilled
to be left without means of sustenance; to be turned adrift in the streets; to be rendered homeless; to be out in the cold; to be down and out
to think too much; to be over-concerned
reading too much into (a statement, etc.)
lack of words; being tongue-tied; suppressing what you want to say
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection; fondness
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
central part; heart (of a city, etc.)
upper stratum (classes, stories, storeys); upper layer; layer above
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
adopted daughter; foster daughter
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
homeland; motherland; fatherland; native country
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
existence; being; life; survival
to consider carefully; to deliberate thoroughly; to think over
to go (to); to make one's way (to); to visit
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
threatening (esp. voice, tone, words)
smooth (skin, stone, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
cat (Felis catus); domestic cat; house cat; indoor cat
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
clearly (standing out); distinctly; sharply; boldly; in sharp relief
freestyle (e.g. swimming event)
player (of a sport); athlete; team member