death; mortality; to die; to pass away
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
extinction; discontinuation; severance; rupture; to become extinct; to cease to exist
the preceding year; the previous year; last year
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
centre of attention; center of attention
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
steady advance; carrying all before one
perfect score; full marks; extremely; very; quite
Chinese matrimony vine (Lycium chinense); Chinese wolfberry; goji
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
being too late; losing one's final chance
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
ingredient; component; composition
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
reimbursement; compensation; reparation; indemnity
to get angry; to lose one's temper
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
lawfulness; propriety; reasonableness; appropriateness; legality; legitimacy
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
show; exhibition; spectacle
slow; clumsy; stupid; irritating
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
some people; a few people; several people
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
cone (e.g. pine, hemlock)