heaven and earth; the universe; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth
the whole country; the public; the world; the ruling power; having one's own way
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
one's station in life; one's personal history; one's circumstances; one's lot; one's destiny; one's future
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
rucksack; knapsack; backpack
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
diligence; industry; assiduity; hard work
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
being caught in one's own trap; being hoisted by one's own petard
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
intention; aim; preference (for); orientation (towards a goal)
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
idle thoughts; worldly thoughts
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
worry; mental agony; heartache
in the future; another day; later
repaying a kindness; gratitude
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
cause and effect; causality; karma; fate; unfortunate; unlucky