to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
instability; insecurity; crankiness
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
at the same time; at once; just as ...; the moment ...; (but) at the same time; as well as
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
action; operation; process; agency; effect; function
pride; dignity; self-worth
to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to erase; to rub out; to turn off (a light, TV, heater, etc.); to switch off; to extinguish (a fire, candle, etc.); to put out; to remove (a smell, pain, etc.)
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
authenticity; credibility
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
dangerous person; security risk; loose cannon
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
to look at from the outside; to view from an outsider's perspective; to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
being well versed (in); being well acquainted (with); being familiar (with); (a boy's) first ejaculation; spermarche; semenarche
at a young age; while still young
important post; important office; key position
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation