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smooth sailing

2

even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...

2

emotional strength; force of will

1

valuation basis; appraisal standard

1

to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)

4

substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)

1

last place; lowest position; lowest rank; least significant (bit); lowest order

1

to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)

1

be that as it may; even so; though that be so

1

present condition; existing state; status quo; current state

2

very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly

1

only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be

1

(time of) one's childhood; when one was a child

2

broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement

3

to have something (likely) come to mind; to be reminded of something; to understand a point

1

round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm

3

common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice

4

to come crashing down; to crumble to pieces; to collapse completely

1

incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless

1

to knock (someone) down; to floor; to beat up; to deal a devastating blow (from which one cannot recover); to devastate (emotionally); to crush

2

to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted

2

shall ...; to assume; to suppose

1

a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many

3

time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times

3

to grow up; to become an adult

1

persuasion

8

the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life

4

to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward

3

to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in

5

the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible

2

to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one

1

abstract

1

corner of the eye

2

to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)

1

very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave

6

trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern

1

to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)

3

hesitation; indecision; vacillation

1

to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)

4

once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time

1

to lend a hand; to help

2

first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

1

in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)

3

one (thing); one piece; one item

4

regret; repentance; remorse

3

one's high school days

1

another name; nickname; alias; synonym

1

funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable

9

unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt

2

dark history; dark past; something one wants to forget or pretend never happened

1