that's the way it is; such is life
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
to be at a loss for words
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
charming; fascinating; attractive
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
assertion; declaration; affirmation
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)
vulgar; in poor taste; cheap; low-brow
December; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
detached; aloof; indifferent
clever; bright; sharp; wise; intelligent; sagacious
long ago; already; a long time ago
to blow off; to be blown off
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful