far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish
(public) peace; stability; tranquility; tranquillity
adverse circumstances; unfortunate situation; adversity
of no concern; nothing; trivial; (lit.) not even a fart
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
at least; at most; (even) just
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
causing a stir; causing a commotion; making a fuss; troublemaker; person who causes a stir
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness; negligence
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
to become haggard; to become gaunt; to become emaciated; to become worn out (from illness, worry, etc.)
exhaustion; fatigue; impoverishment; (financial) exhaustion; ruin
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
seductive; carnal; troubling; difficult; anxious; uneasy
carelessness; careless mistake; blunder; wetting oneself; soiling oneself
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
ordinary; average; run-of-the-mill
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test