even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
emotional strength; force of will
valuation basis; appraisal standard
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.)
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
last place; lowest position; lowest rank; least significant (bit); lowest order
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
(time of) one's childhood; when one was a child
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
to have something (likely) come to mind; to be reminded of something; to understand a point
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
to come crashing down; to crumble to pieces; to collapse completely
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
to knock (someone) down; to floor; to beat up; to deal a devastating blow (from which one cannot recover); to devastate (emotionally); to crush
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
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
to grow up; to become an adult
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
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
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
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)
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
one (thing); one piece; one item
regret; repentance; remorse
another name; nickname; alias; synonym
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
dark history; dark past; something one wants to forget or pretend never happened